sleepwalk

Everyday

1. To walk or do things while asleep without knowing it. tree →
2. (informal) To move into a bad situation without noticing or thinking: «sleepwalking into trouble». tree →

In the lessons

Science and health: sleepwalking is common in children and usually stops as they grow. Safety: gently guide a sleepwalker back to bed and lock doors. Phrases: «sleepwalk into», «a sleepwalker».

Examples

• My little brother sometimes sleepwalks into the kitchen. tree →
• She sleepwalked down the stairs and didn't remember it. tree →
• Mum guided me back to bed when I was sleepwalking. tree →
• Lock the doors if someone in the house sleepwalks. tree →
• The team sleepwalked through the first half. tree →
• Sleepwalking is common in children. tree →

Note

Regular verb, one word. Noun «sleepwalker». Myth: it is not dangerous to wake a sleepwalker, but it can confuse them, so gently guide them back to bed.