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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All too often people write off signs of sleepiness, such as dozing off during a work meeting, as an insignificant issue instead of a sign of a potentially dangerous sleep deficit, experts say.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Also, beer doesn’t simply fall into the category of a post-work drink to sip while dozing off on the couch.
—Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Exercising in the middle of the night raises body temperature, heart rate and stress hormones, which can derail attempts to doze off.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Technology exacerbates the problem, with many teens scrolling mindlessly on their smartphones before dozing off.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Also, beer doesn’t simply fall into the category of a post-work drink to sip while dozing off on the couch.
—Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Exercising in the middle of the night raises body temperature, heart rate and stress hormones, which can derail attempts to doze off.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Technology exacerbates the problem, with many teens scrolling mindlessly on their smartphones before dozing off.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for doze off
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“Doze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doze%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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