nod off

phrasal verbPart ofnod

nod off — phrasal verb

1. to gradually fall asleep, especially when you are sitting somewhere and do not i

1.phrasal verb
Definition

to gradually fall asleep, especially when you are sitting somewhere and do not intend to sleep.

Example

Christopher nodded off during the movie because he had not slept well the night before.

The warm classroom made several students nod off during the maths test.