Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sleep-off
Phrasal verb
/sliːp ɔf/
Definition
To sleep, especially for a prolonged period, in order to recover from exhaustion, illness, or the effects of substances.
Examples
- After the long hike, I need to sleep off my fatigue.
- He decided to sleep off the effects of last night’s party.
Meaning
Sleep-off is the act of using sleep as a way to recuperate or regain energy, often after overexertion or the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Synonyms
- doze off
- nap
- rest
