sleep in
Third Person
sleeps in
Present Participle
sleeping in
Past Tense
slept in
Past Participle
slept in
1
to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning
- I like to sleep in on weekends and enjoy a leisurely morning.
- She decided to sleep in after a late night out with friends.
- They planned to sleep in during the holiday to recover from the long trip.
- I usually sleep in on Sundays and opt for a more relaxed day.
- He prefers to sleep in on his days off and recharge for the week ahead.
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2
to sleep at one's workplace, often due to overnight shifts, emergencies, etc.
- The housekeeper has been happily sleeping in the staff accommodations for years.
- Despite the challenges, the maid is committed to sleeping in the servant's quarters.
- The caretaker has the responsibility of sleeping in the property to ensure security.
- The butler has been sleeping in the estate for over a decade.
- The chauffeur has been sleeping in the attached residence since joining the household.
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