nod off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : * To fall asleep, especially in a light, unintended, or gradual manner, often while sitting or in a situation where one is supposed to be awake. Usage This verb is intransitive (it does not take a direct object) and is used to describe the act of beginning to sleep, typically for a short time. It implies a loss of the fight to stay awake, often accompanied by the head dropping...