Phrasal verb №103
zone out
/zəʊn aʊt/
Meaning
To stop paying attention and become mentally absent
Example
I zoned out during the long bus ride and missed my stop.
I zoned out during the long bus ride and missed my stop.
Examples with the phrasal verb zone out
During the long lesson I zoned out, but I stayed awake the whole time.
During the long lesson I zoned out, but I stayed awake the whole time.
I often zone out on the bus when I think about my day.
I often zone out on the bus when I think about my day.
At the museum I zoned out looking at the big painting and forgot where my ticket was.
At the museum I zoned out looking at the big painting and forgot where my ticket was.