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to space out
[phrase form: space]
01
to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings
Informal
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
state verb
regular
inseparable
particle
out
base verb
space
present tense
space out
3rd person singular
spaces out
present participle
spacing out
past simple
spaced out
past participle
spaced out
Examples
While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time.
02
to arrange things or events with enough space between them
Examples
He decided to space the shelves out, creating a visually appealing arrangement in the bookstore.
