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to fall asleep or be in a light sleep
He was dozing in his chair while watching TV.
He was falling asleep in his chair while watching TV.
The baby is dozing peacefully in the crib.
The baby is sleeping lightly in the crib.
Often used with 'off' to indicate the beginning of sleep.
Use 'dozing' to describe someone who is falling asleep or in a light sleep, often in informal settings.
From Middle English 'dosen,' meaning to fall asleep, possibly from Old English 'dōsan,' meaning to doze.
Commonly used to describe a light or temporary sleep, often in informal contexts.