conk out

verb

conked out; conking out; conks out
informal
1
of a machine : to stop working properly
My car's engine conked out this morning.
2
: to fall asleep
I conked out on the sofa last night.

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“Conk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conk%20out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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