English Expression · Intermediate
drift off
To fall asleep slowly
Pronunciation: say drift off
Meaning
To fall asleep slowly.
Example
He went to sleep, lying there under a wing of his plane, and presently Bland himself drifted off into dreams.
He went to sleep, lying there under a wing of his plane, and presently Bland himself drifted off into dreams.
Practice tips
- Practice drift off out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.