verbπShareTo rest in a state of reduced consciousness."You should sleep 8 hours a day."physiologyactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a spinning top or yo-yo) To spin on its axis with no other perceptible motion."The yo-yo was perfectly sleeping at the end of its string, spinning smoothly without moving up or down. "physicssportmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a spinning top or yo-yo) to spin on its axis with no other perceptible motion."He spent hours in his room, mastering the trick of sleeping the yo-yo, making it spin perfectly at the bottom of the string. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accommodate in beds."This caravan can sleep four people comfortably."propertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be slumbering in (a state)."to sleep a dreamless sleep"physiologybodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be careless, inattentive, or unconcerned; not to be vigilant; to live thoughtlessly."The security guard was sleeping on the job, not noticing the open gate. "attitudecharactermindbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be dead; to lie in the grave."After many years of service and loyalty, the beloved family dog, Buster, is now sleeping peacefully in the garden. "bodysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant."a question sleeps for the present; the law sleeps"physiologyconditionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait for a period of time without performing any action."After a failed connection attempt, the program sleeps for 5 seconds before trying again."actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place into a state of hibernation."The zookeeper is sleeping the bear for its annual checkup. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe state of being asleep, or an instance of this."The baby's sleeping was so peaceful, we didn't want to wake her. "physiologybodybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAsleep."Here are a few options, all fitting the criteria: The sleeping baby looked peaceful in her crib. I tried not to wake the sleeping dog on the couch. The sleeping students were all exhausted after studying for finals. " physiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUsed for sleep; used to produce sleep."She took a sleeping pill to help her fall asleep. "medicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading