Meaning of the word "go to sleep" in English

What does "go to sleep" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

go to sleep

US /ɡoʊ tə sliːp/
UK /ɡəʊ tə sliːp/

Phrase

to begin to sleep

Example:
It took me a long time to go to sleep last night.
The baby finally went to sleep after an hour of crying.