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to sleep
01
to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed
Intransitive
Example
After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.
I need to sleep early tonight because I have an important meeting tomorrow.
02
to provide lodging or a place to spend the night for a specified number of people
Transitive: to sleep a number of people
Example
The hotel can sleep up to 200 guests in its various rooms and suites.
The campsite is designed to sleep 50 people, with tents and shelters provided.
Sleep
01
the natural state of resting that involves being unconscious, particularly for several hours every night
Example
Adequate sleep is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health.
She fell into a deep sleep after a long day at work.
02
a torpid state resembling deep sleep
03
euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
04
a period of time spent sleeping
