conk out

UK
/kɒŋk aʊt/
US
/kɑŋk aʊt/

Translations

conk outverb
conked out
Past Simple
conked out
Past Participle
conking out
Gerund
UK
/kɒŋk aʊt/
US
/kɑŋk aʊt/
After a long day at work, I conked out on the couch.
Après une longue journée de travail, je me suis endormi sur le canapé.
tomber en panneSe dit surtout d’une machine, d’un moteur ou d’un véhicule.
The old car finally conked out on the highway.
La vieille voiture est finalement tombée en panne sur l’autoroute.
Synonyms
break down
stop working
give out

Definitions

conk outverb
To fall asleep suddenly or unexpectedly.
After a long day at work, I conked out on the couch.
To stop functioning or break down, especially of a machine or engine.
The old car finally conked out on the highway.