fall asleep
idiom
: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.
Examples of fall asleep in a Sentence
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Biden began by mocking Trump after journalists reported that the former President appeared to fall asleep last week in Manhattan court during a criminal trial against him.
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Mallory Moench, TIME, 28 Apr. 2024
Tips for Buying Products to Sleep on a Plane
Prioritize comfort
Being able to fall asleep on a plane is all about creating a relaxing and comfortable environment.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
In the years before homelessness was common in most Los Angeles neighborhoods, a man with alcoholism would fall asleep periodically in front of their office.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
He’s appeared to fall asleep in the courtroom more than once.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Trump appears to briefly fall asleep during the proceeding, according to media reports, which could not be independently verified.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
At several points during Monday morning's pretrial arguments, Trump appeared to fall asleep at the defense table, his chin dropping to his chest briefly.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Physical activity, even small amounts during the day, can help people feel tired enough at bedtime to actually fall asleep, Gurubhagavatula says.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Never leave them alone, and don’t allow a baby to fall asleep on their tummy.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
Mallory Moench, TIME, 28 Apr. 2024
Tips for Buying Products to Sleep on a Plane
Prioritize comfort
Being able to fall asleep on a plane is all about creating a relaxing and comfortable environment.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
In the years before homelessness was common in most Los Angeles neighborhoods, a man with alcoholism would fall asleep periodically in front of their office.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
He’s appeared to fall asleep in the courtroom more than once.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Trump appears to briefly fall asleep during the proceeding, according to media reports, which could not be independently verified.
—USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
At several points during Monday morning's pretrial arguments, Trump appeared to fall asleep at the defense table, his chin dropping to his chest briefly.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Physical activity, even small amounts during the day, can help people feel tired enough at bedtime to actually fall asleep, Gurubhagavatula says.
—Carly Weeks, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Never leave them alone, and don’t allow a baby to fall asleep on their tummy.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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