Sign off

1. Also known as log off, log out, or disconnecting, sign off is a term used to describe the process of disconnecting from a network. For example, a user using a modem to connect to the Internet may sign off from the Internet to free up the phone line but still be able to use the computer. 
   
   Logoff is also a command in the Windows command line. See the logoff command page for additional information about this command.
   
2. The term sign off is also used to describe the process of disconnecting from a network service such as IRC.
3. Finally, sign off is also a type of message commonly displayed when a user disconnects from a chat service. Most sign offs are witty quotes, sayings, or advertisements created by the user.

Also see: Chat definitions, Disconnect, Drop, Login, Network definitions, Security definitions, Shutdown, Sign on