I. ˈdōz verb
( dozed ; doz·ing )
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse dūsa to doze
Date: 1677
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to sleep lightly
b. : to fall into a light sleep — usually used with off
2. : to be in a dull or stupefied condition
transitive verb
: to pass (as time) drowsily
• doze noun
• doz·er noun
II. transitive verb
( dozed ; doz·ing )
Etymology: probably back-formation from dozer (bulldozer)
Date: 1945
: bulldoze 2
• doz·er noun