Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zone-out
verb
/zoʊn aʊt/
Definition
To lose concentration or awareness of what is happening around you.
Examples
- During the long lecture, I started to zone out and missed important information.
- He tends to zone out when he’s watching television for too long.
- It’s easy to zone out while daydreaming in a quiet room.
Meaning
When someone zones out, they may become unresponsive or detached from their surroundings, often due to distractions or fatigue.
Synonyms
- daydream
- drift off
- space out
- tune out
