lag

verb, noun
/læɡ/

Meaning

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

Example Sentences

The old computer tends to lag when running new software.

Example Expressions

time lag

Synonyms

delay, fall behind, slow, slacken, linger

Antonyms

advance, progress, lead

Collocations

lag behind, time lag, performance lag, system lag

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