nod off

phrasal-verb
UK: /nɒd ɒf/
US: /nɑːd ɔːf/

  1. To begin sleeping, especially not intentionally.

    1. I sometimes nod off in front of the TV.
    2. Please forgive me if I nod off during the show I've been working hard lately.

  2. To fall asleep for a short period of time.

    1. The lecture was so boring I almost nod off.
    2. He tends to nod off after a large lunch when he is at home.

Synonyms

doze off fall asleep

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nod off" in English means: To begin sleeping, especially not intentionally., To fall asleep for a short period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "nod off" is /nɒd ɒf/ in British English and /nɑːd ɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nod off": doze off, fall asleep.

Example usage of "nod off": "I sometimes nod off in front of the TV.". More examples on the page.