Nod Off (Verb)
Meaning
Change from a waking to a sleeping state; "he always falls asleep during lectures".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The elderly man would often nod off in his favorite armchair after a long day.
- After working an overnight shift, she would frequently nod off during meetings at the office.
- The classroom was dimly lit, causing several students to nod off while the teacher lectured.
- Despite having a crucial test the next day, he couldn't help but nod off during the boring review session.
- The passenger began to nod off, lulled by the rocking motion of the train as it rumbled down the tracks.