logs (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/lɒɡz/ (British English)
/lɔɡz/ (American English)

Meaning and Usage

The term "logs" primarily refers to large pieces of cut wood from trees. It can also refer to records or documents that track events, particularly in computing (such as server logs). In general, "logs" indicates a physical object in forestry and a metaphorical record in different contexts.

• Frequency of Use: The word "logs" is commonly used in both oral and written English, appearing frequently in discussions about forestry, construction, and computing.

Example Sentences

1. Logs are often used in building cabins and other rustic structures.
   Las troncos se utilizan a menudo para construir cabañas y otras estructuras rústicas.

2. The firefighter carefully checked the logs for signs of a fire outbreak.
   El bombero revisó cuidadosamente los registros en busca de signos de un brote de incendio.

3. He kept logs of his daily activities to improve his productivity.
   Mantuvo registros de sus actividades diarias para mejorar su productividad.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "logs" itself isn’t commonly used in widely recognized idioms, there are several phrases that employ the related meanings of the word, particularly in the context of keeping records or the physical nature of logs in idiomatic expressions.

1. Logs of War

2. "The historian examined the logs of war to learn more about the military tactics used."
   El historiador examinó los registros de guerra para aprender más sobre las tácticas militares utilizadas.

3. Burning the Logs

4. "After hours of debate, we ended up burning the logs of our past mistakes."
   Después de horas de debate, terminamos quemando los registros de nuestros errores pasados.

5. Keep a Log

6. "To track my health, I decided to keep a log of my meals."
   Para controlar mi salud, decidí mantener un registro de mis comidas.

7. Log on

8. "Please remember to log on to the system before starting your work."
   Por favor, recuerda iniciar sesión en el sistema antes de comenzar tu trabajo.

9. Log it Down

10. "Make sure to log it down so that we have a record for future reference."
    Asegúrate de anotar para que tengamos un registro para futuras referencias.

Etymology

The word "log" originates from Old English logge, meaning "a tree trunk," which is of Scandinavian origin, akin to the Old Norse loggr. The usage of "log" as a record or journal came about in the early 18th century, associated with the act of navigating (as in ship logs).

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Timber
• Firewood

• Record (in the context of documents)

• Antonyms:

• Plank (in the context of a flat wooden board)
• Disorganization (in the context of records)