Doze off

Pro Tip 1/3

Unintentional Act

Doze off happens without trying and often when you're supposed to be awake.

I didn't mean to, but I started to doze off during the long drive.

Pro Tip 2/3

Brief Sleep

Dozing off refers to a light, short sleep, not a deep or long slumber.

During the movie, she just briefly dozed off.

Pro Tip 3/3

Common Scenarios

Often used to describe situations where it's not ideal to sleep, like meetings or lectures.

He had a hard time staying awake and dozed off in the workshop.