doze off
Third Person
dozes off
Present Participle
dozing off
Past Tense
dozed off
Past Participle
dozed off
1
to unintentionally fall asleep, especially for a short period
- After a long day at work, he found himself dozing off in the cozy armchair.
- The soothing rhythm of the rain outside the window made her doze off during the afternoon.
- While reading a book in bed, she gradually dozed off, the novel slipping from her hands.
- During the boring lecture, some students couldn't help but doze off at their desks.
- The gentle rocking of the train and the soft hum of the engine made the passenger doze off on the journey.
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