space out
1 of 1verb/speɪs aʊt/
Forms:spaces out,spacing out,spaced out,spaced out
1
to mentally disconnect and lose awareness of one's surroundings
- While watching the mesmerizing sunset, he started to space out and lose track of time.
- The monotonous lecture caused some students to space out, their minds wandering elsewhere.
- As the soothing aroma filled the room, she began to space out and relax during the spa treatment.
- In the middle of the meeting, he couldn't focus anymore and started to space out, staring into the distance.
2
to arrange things or events with enough space between them
- He decided to space the shelves out, creating a visually appealing arrangement in the bookstore.
- The city planner aimed to space the buildings out, creating a balanced urban environment.
- In the workshop layout, they had to space the workstations out to provide ample room for each task.
- The teacher instructed the students to space their desks out, facilitating independent work during exams.
- When planting the garden, she carefully spaced out the flowers to allow for proper growth.