sleep

sleep [-ing] n

see sleep, v.

1. Slumber; rest; closing of one's eyes to allow the body to achieve a relaxed state of mind.
2. Unconsciousness; absence of noise; quiet state of being; inactive frame of mind; lack of physical movement; [fig.] a mortal being; a slumbering person.
3. To be dead; to rest in the grave.
4. Sluggishness; state of suspended animation.
5. Oblivion.
6. Bedtime; [fig.] darkness; nighttime.
7. Natural unconscious state; temporary suspension of the nervous system; time of recuperation when muscles relax but respiration and blood circulation continue.
8. Coma; repose; [fig.] process of death.

sleep [-s, -ing, slept] v

OE slápan.

1. Rest; lie down; [fig.] remain dead.
2. Turn dormant.