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conk off and conk out 1. Sl. (from years ago.) to fall asleep. I conked off about midnight. I was so tired that I nearly conked off. I was afraid I would conk out while I was driving. 2. Sl. (always conk out.) [for something] to break down; to quit running. My car conked out finally. I hope my computer doesn't conk out. conk out 1. to stop working or fail suddenly My radio conked out again, so I couldn't hear the weather reports. Usage notes: usually said about a machine or engine 2. to go to sleep very quickly I was so tired, I conked out on the couch and never even made it into bed. See also: out How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her idea of religious education is to tell her son, "Say a few prayers" before conking off to sleep. Some of OMC's new Ficht engines were having serious problems, conking out, and leaving boaters stranded at sea. |
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