drift off
phrasal verb
drifted off; drifting off; drifts off
informal
: to fall asleep
She drifted off while I was still talking.
He gradually drifted off to sleep.
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Teams that focus solely on execution without a clear strategic north star risk burning out, working harder and faster but drifting off course.
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Mark Nevins, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
However, for people who have trouble drifting off or for those with sleep fragmentation — brief but frequent awakenings during the night — ongoing stress from the news can turn the occasional bad night of sleep into a real problem.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
After exposure to a bright light for 15-30 minutes, these blankets will cast a subtle glow to help your little one drift off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Nevins, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
However, for people who have trouble drifting off or for those with sleep fragmentation — brief but frequent awakenings during the night — ongoing stress from the news can turn the occasional bad night of sleep into a real problem.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
After exposure to a bright light for 15-30 minutes, these blankets will cast a subtle glow to help your little one drift off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Drift off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drift%20off. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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