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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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.
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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
Taking 20 to 30 minutes to drift off after lights out is just fine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
With lavender, clary sage, and eucalyptus essential oils, the mist bottles the blissful feeling of lounging in a steam room or drifting off to sleep while an expert minimizes your pores.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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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
Taking 20 to 30 minutes to drift off after lights out is just fine.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
With lavender, clary sage, and eucalyptus essential oils, the mist bottles the blissful feeling of lounging in a steam room or drifting off to sleep while an expert minimizes your pores.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Drift off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drift%20off. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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