Go to sleep
phrase
To start sleeping or to rest.
She often goes to sleep early in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- go to sleep early
- go to sleep late
phrase
To stop functioning, as with a machine or a software.
If the computer is idle for too long, it will automatically go to sleep.
Often appears as...
- screen goes to sleep
- computer goes to sleep
Usage tips
Technical
phrase
To become numb, as with a body part due to poor circulation.
My leg always goes to sleep if I sit for too long.
Often appears as...
- leg goes to sleep
- arm goes to sleep
phrase
To start sleeping or to rest.
She often goes to sleep early in the evenings.
Often appears as...
- go to sleep early
- go to sleep late
phrase
To stop functioning, as with a machine or a software.
If the computer is idle for too long, it will automatically go to sleep.
Often appears as...
- screen goes to sleep
- computer goes to sleep
Usage tips
Technical
phrase
To become numb, as with a body part due to poor circulation.
My leg always goes to sleep if I sit for too long.
Often appears as...
- leg goes to sleep
- arm goes to sleep
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in daily conversations to express the act of getting rest at night.
I'm exhausted; I'm going to sleep now.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Reference
Can specify when you plan to rest, using 'early' or 'late' to show habit or intention.
On weekends, I usually go to sleep late.
Pro Tip 3/3Polite Suggestion
Use it to suggest it's time for someone, especially a child, to rest.
You have school tomorrow, so you should go to sleep now.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in daily conversations to express the act of getting rest at night.
I'm exhausted; I'm going to sleep now.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Reference
Can specify when you plan to rest, using 'early' or 'late' to show habit or intention.
On weekends, I usually go to sleep late.
Pro Tip 3/3Polite Suggestion
Use it to suggest it's time for someone, especially a child, to rest.
You have school tomorrow, so you should go to sleep now.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Expression
Used in daily conversations to express the act of getting rest at night.
I'm exhausted; I'm going to sleep now.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Reference
Can specify when you plan to rest, using 'early' or 'late' to show habit or intention.
On weekends, I usually go to sleep late.
Pro Tip 3/3Polite Suggestion
Use it to suggest it's time for someone, especially a child, to rest.
You have school tomorrow, so you should go to sleep now.
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