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sleepwalk through

[/ˈsliːpwɔːk θruː/]
verb
caminhar dormindo por; fazer algo mecanicamente
1. To move through a place or situation in a dazed, unconscious, or inattentive manner; to perform an activity without full awareness or engagement
He seemed to sleepwalk through the entire meeting without paying attention.
Ele parecia caminhar dormindo durante toda a reunião sem prestar atenção.
2. To go through a process or experience passively or mechanically, as if not fully present or conscious
She's been sleepwalking through her job for months.
Ela tem caminhado dormindo pelo seu trabalho por meses.
NYC Slang
zone out; phone it in
Synonyms
go through mechanicallyperform listlesslyoperate on autopilotgo through the motions
Antonyms
engage fullyparticipate activelybe presentpay attention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer algo mecanicamente; passar dormindo por
Common in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
ir passando; fazer de qualquer jeito
Informal usage
São Paulo
fazer no automático; passar dormindo
Business and casual contexts
Portugal
passar adormecido por; fazer mecanicamente
Less common idiom, more literal interpretation preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through the motions
have your head in the clouds
be on autopilot
not be present
be in a daze
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