drift off
Meaning(s)
1. fall asleep gradually
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
drift off to sleep
Analysis
This phrasal verb means to gradually go to sleep. "When I travel by train I always drift off for a while.", "When I listen to meditation tracks I find it easier to drift off to sleep at night." Similar in meaning to 'nod off' and 'rest your eyes'.
Social Examples (Basic)
- The baby drifted off soon after being fed.
- The driver pulled in for a coffee when he felt himself drifting off.
- The music was so relaxing that I just drifted off.