doze off
phrasal verb
dozed off; dozing off; dozes off
: to fall asleep especially for a short period of time
A few students dozed off during the movie.
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Don't doze off on these deals though, as the limited-time sale ends tonight, October 28!
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Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
As Dunder Mifflin’s employees doze off the excitement of their office holiday party, they’re joined by two unexpected visitors: Santa and his right-hand elf.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
That link is mostly relevant to folks who deal with nighttime leg cramps or restless leg syndrome (RLS), which is a condition involving an irresistible urge to move your legs in bed that can leave you struggling to doze off.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
After cabin lights were dimmed for the overnight flight and most passengers had dozed off, the lawsuit says Durning began assaulting the teen, rubbing her neck and hair, fondling her breasts, rubbing himelf with his zipper open, forcing her legs open and more.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
As Dunder Mifflin’s employees doze off the excitement of their office holiday party, they’re joined by two unexpected visitors: Santa and his right-hand elf.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
That link is mostly relevant to folks who deal with nighttime leg cramps or restless leg syndrome (RLS), which is a condition involving an irresistible urge to move your legs in bed that can leave you struggling to doze off.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
After cabin lights were dimmed for the overnight flight and most passengers had dozed off, the lawsuit says Durning began assaulting the teen, rubbing her neck and hair, fondling her breasts, rubbing himelf with his zipper open, forcing her legs open and more.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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“Doze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doze%20off. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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