doze off

/doʊz ɑf/
/dəʊz ɒf/
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Other forms: dozed off; dozing off; dozes off

Definitions of doze off
  1. verb
    change from a waking to a sleeping state
    synonyms: dope off, drift off, drop off, drowse off, fall asleep, flake out, nod off
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    types:
    zonk out
    fall asleep fast, as when one is extremely tired
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