Zone out
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.
Often appears as...
- zone out during
- zone out while
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To become oblivious to one's surroundings, often due to the influence of drugs or alcohol.
He zoned out after taking the medication and wasn't aware of what was happening around him.
Often appears as...
- zone out on
- zone out after
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
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.
Often appears as...
- zone out during
- zone out while
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To become oblivious to one's surroundings, often due to the influence of drugs or alcohol.
He zoned out after taking the medication and wasn't aware of what was happening around him.
Often appears as...
- zone out on
- zone out after
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of focus
Used when someone is not focusing on what they should be, often unintentionally.
Sorry, can you repeat that? I zoned out for a moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind wandering
Can indicate daydreaming or getting lost in thoughts unrelated to the present.
While reading, I keep zoning out and thinking about the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Not negative
Zoning out isn't always bad. Sometimes it's a natural response to a monotonous activity.
It's okay to zone out while jogging; it can be quite meditative.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of focus
Used when someone is not focusing on what they should be, often unintentionally.
Sorry, can you repeat that? I zoned out for a moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind wandering
Can indicate daydreaming or getting lost in thoughts unrelated to the present.
While reading, I keep zoning out and thinking about the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Not negative
Zoning out isn't always bad. Sometimes it's a natural response to a monotonous activity.
It's okay to zone out while jogging; it can be quite meditative.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of focus
Used when someone is not focusing on what they should be, often unintentionally.
Sorry, can you repeat that? I zoned out for a moment.
Pro Tip 2/3Mind wandering
Can indicate daydreaming or getting lost in thoughts unrelated to the present.
While reading, I keep zoning out and thinking about the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Not negative
Zoning out isn't always bad. Sometimes it's a natural response to a monotonous activity.
It's okay to zone out while jogging; it can be quite meditative.
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