To fall asleep, especially unintentionally or for a short period.
Meaning of ‘Doze off’ Phrasal Verb in English
Doze off
Meaning
Examples
She dozed off while studying for the exam.
I can't help but doze off during long car rides.
The boring lecture made several students doze off.
If you doze off now, you won't be able to sleep tonight.
He tends to doze off when he's sitting in his favorite chair.
I was so tired during the movie that I dozed off in the middle.
Synonyms
Nod off
Drift off
Fall asleep
Anotnyms
Stay awake
Wake up