A periodic state of physiological rest during which consciousness is suspended and metabolic rate is decreased.
To rest in a state of decreased consciousness and reduced metabolism.
be asleep
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; "he didn't get enough sleep last night"; "calm as a child in dreamless slumber"
a dormant or quiescent state
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; "he didn''t get enough sleep last night"; "calm as a child in dreamless slumber"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended