zone out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “zone out” mean?
To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing
Is “zone out” formal or informal?
zone out is generally informal.