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spaced out

verb

  1. To position (objects, people etc.) at regular intervals with a calculated space between them.

  2. To become distracted or disoriented; to lose attention or focus.

    Similar: daydream, tune out, zone out

Synonymsdaydream, tune out, zone out
adjective

  1. In a confused or oblivious mental state, for example as a result of drug-taking.

  2. Positioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them.

Synonymsdazed, stunned, spread out, thin

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