zone
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Meaning · English
To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I must have zoned while he was giving us the directions.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “zone” mean?
To enter a daydream state temporarily, for instance as a result of boredom, fatigue, or intoxication; to doze off.
Is “zone” formal or informal?
zone is generally slang.