Drift off Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɪft/ /ˈɔf
DRIFT-awf
dɹˈɪft/ /ˈɒf
drIFT-of
Definição
To fall asleep slowly or gradually, often without realizing it. Usually used when someone starts sleeping gently or unintentionally.
Uso & Nuances
Informal and gentle; typically refers to falling asleep rather than losing focus. Common in stories or relaxed contexts: 'drift off to sleep'. Not used for sudden or deep sleep.
Spanish: quedarse dormido - dormirse poco a pocoPortuguese (BR): adormecer - pegar no sono devagarPortuguese (PT): adormecer - adormecer lentamenteChinese (Simplified): 逐渐入睡 - 不知不觉睡着Chinese (Traditional): 逐漸入睡 - 不知不覺睡著Hindi: धीरे-धीरे सो जाना - नींद में चले जानाArabic: يغفو تدريجياً - ينعسBengali: ধীরে ধীরে ঘুমিয়ে পড়া - আস্তে আস্তে ঘুমে চলে যাওয়াRussian: засыпать постепенно - медленно засыпатьJapanese: だんだん眠りに落ちる - うとうとするVietnamese: thiu thiu ngủ - từ từ chìm vào giấc ngủKorean: 서서히 잠이 들다 - 조용히 잠에 빠지다Turkish: yavaşça uykuya dalmak - usulca uyuyakalmakUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ سو جانا - نیند میں چلے جاناIndonesian: terlelap perlahan - tertidur pelan-pelan
Frases de Exemplo
He often drifts off while watching TV at night.
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The baby drifted off in her mother's arms.
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I could not drift off because of the noise outside.
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She likes to drift off listening to soft music.
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I was so tired I drifted off during the movie.
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The teacher noticed some students starting to drift off during the long lecture.
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