Zone out
/zoʊn aʊt/B2
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1. To become mentally disconnected from the immediate environment due to distraction or preoccupation.
- During the meeting, I completely zoned out and missed the entire discussion on budget cuts.
- When John starts using his phone, he tends to zone out, ignoring everything else around him.
2. To enter a state of daydreaming or experiencing a loss of focus and awareness.
- After a long day at work, Sarah zoned out in front of the TV without realizing how much time had passed.
- He often zones out in class, staring at his notebook while thinking about other things.
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