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glaze over

UK
/ɡleɪz ˈəʊvə/
US
/ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/

Translations

glaze oververb
glazed over
Past Simple
glazed over
Past Participle
glazing over
Gerund
UK
/ɡleɪz ˈəʊvə/
US
/ɡleɪz ˈoʊvər/
se voilerSe dit surtout du regard ou des yeux quand on devient absent, fatigué ou inattentif.
During the long lecture, her eyes began to glaze over as she struggled to stay awake.
Pendant le long cours, ses yeux ont commencé à se voiler tandis qu’elle luttait pour rester éveillée.
glacerDans le sens de recouvrir d’une couche lisse et brillante, notamment en cuisine.
The chef decided to glaze over the cake with a thin layer of chocolate to give it a glossy appearance.
Le chef a décidé de glacer le gâteau avec une fine couche de chocolat pour lui donner un aspect brillant.
Synonyms
become inattentive
lose focus
zone out
daydream
drift off

Definitions

glaze oververb
To become unfocused or inattentive, often as a result of boredom or fatigue.
During the long lecture, her eyes began to glaze over as she struggled to stay awake.
To cover or coat with a smooth, shiny surface or finish.
The chef decided to glaze over the cake with a thin layer of chocolate to give it a glossy appearance.
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