Drift off
/ˈdrɪft ˈɒf/B1
Intermediate
1. To gradually fall asleep or lose consciousness.
- He felt tired and slowly drifted off during the lecture.
- She stopped responding as she drifted off to sleep on the couch.
2. To move away slowly, often while not paying attention.
- The boat began to drift off from the shore as the tide changed.
- His thoughts drifted off during the meeting, and he missed the important point.
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