to gradually fall asleep
allmählich einschlafen (allmaehlich einschlafen)
"She drifted off while reading a book."
"Sie schlief ein, während sie ein Buch las." (Sie schlief ein, waehrend sie ein Buch las.)
to make policies consistent with those of another country or...
to resist or challenge a proposal or action
to save money for the future
to begin taking on new responsibilities or positions during...
to reach a particular standard or expectation
to set ambitious goals for yourself