Definizione monolingua

asleep

asleep (comparative more asleep, superlative most asleep)

1. In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

   I was asleep when you called.

   Never disturb a man asleep.

2. (slang) Inattentive.

   How could you miss that? Were you asleep?

3. (of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

   My arm fell asleep. You know, like pins and needles.

   • 2003, Norma L. Bronoski, Nuns Dont Dance,

     Louisa sat in the car crying, until her foot fell asleep. She shook her foot violently, afraid the numbness would turn to frostbite.

4. (euphemistic) dead

Definizione dizionario asleep

	addormentato
	Inattentive
	In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting
	In a sleeping state.

dormiente

dormire

pernottare

Altri significati:

(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

asleep (in bed)

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness

(slang) Inattentive.

(euphemism) dead