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Definition |
in a daydream-like state |
Examples |
1) I'm sorry, could you repeat that? I
totally zoned out for a second
there.
2) I was trying to listen to the lecture, but I kept
zoning out and thinking about
what I'm going to have for dinner. |
Etymology |
It comes from the idea of mentally
separating oneself from the present surroundings. |
Synonyms |
drift off, go blank |
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