The wake pattern produced by waterfowls, boats, etc. crossing water, consisting of two wake lines that form the arms of a V, with the source of the wake at the point.

(idiomatic) At a very high volume; extremely loudly.

(computing theory) A certain unsupervised learning algorithm for neural networks, having separate "wake" and "sleep" phases that attempt to connect the layers of neurons in alternating directions.

plural of wake-sleep algorithm

To die, particularly in one's sleep.

(idiomatic, US, informal) Often in the infinitive or imperative: to face reality and stop deluding oneself.

(informal, used imperatively) get a grip

(rare) Synonym of wake up and smell the coffee

Synonym of wake up and smell the coffee

present participle of wake up and smell the coffee