Zone out

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verb

To stop paying attention or to disconnect from your surroundings or the current situation.

I zoned out during the lecture and missed important points.
Visual representation of "zone out" - To stop paying attention or to disconnect from your surroundings or the current situation.

Often appears as...

  • zone out during
  • zone out while

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Lack of focus

Used when someone is not focusing on what they should be, often unintentionally.

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Sorry, can you repeat that? I zoned out for a moment.
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Mind wandering

Can indicate daydreaming or getting lost in thoughts unrelated to the present.

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While reading, I keep zoning out and thinking about the weekend.
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Not negative

Zoning out isn't always bad. Sometimes it's a natural response to a monotonous activity.

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It's okay to zone out while jogging; it can be quite meditative.
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