Intermediate Home & Daily Routine

Doze Off

/dəʊz ɒf/ verb

Meaning

To fall into a light sleep, often unintentionally.

हिंदी मेंअनजाने में हल्की नींद में सो जाना।

Example Sentences

“He dozed off during the film.”

वह फिल्म के दौरान झपकी ले गया।

“She dozed off on the train home.”

वह घर जाते हुए ट्रेन में झपकी ले गई।

⚠ Common Mistake

Implies an unplanned, light sleep — different from deliberately "going to bed" for full sleep.

Good to Know

Synonyms
nod off

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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