- the act or state of walking, eating, or performing other motor acts while asleep, of which one is unaware upon awakening; a condition or disorder characterized by this: If the sleepwalking occurs often, the healthcare provider may do tests to rule out other disorders such as seizures.
- the state or condition of acting seemingly without awareness, feeling, aim, or will: Mindfulness is a commitment to staying awake to reality in each moment—avoiding any sleepwalking through life.
- walking while asleep; relating to this state or condition: It is unwise to try waking up a sleepwalking child, as this may result in distress for the child.
- acting seemingly without awareness, feeling, aim, or will: Last night Nigeria easily beat the sleepwalking UK team, now on the brink of elimination.
