Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doze-off
verb
/doʊz ɔf/
Definition
To fall into a light sleep, often for a short period.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I tend to doze off on the couch while watching TV.
- She dozed off during the lecture, missing important points.
- He dozed off in the car on the way to the trip.
Meaning
When someone dozes off, they drift into a state of light sleep, usually unintentionally.
Synonyms
- nap
- slumber
- nod off
- fall asleep
