verb
lag
LAG
verb
1
To fall behind or fail to keep pace with something else.
"Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country."
"He lagged behind the group on the last stretch of the hike."
noun
1
A delay between one event and another, especially in a signal, response, or process.
"There was a noticeable lag between clicking the button and the page loading."
"Jet lag left her exhausted for days after the flight."
How to Use Lag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo fall behind, or the delay/gap created when something falls behind.
Common pairings
lag behind
time lag
jet lag
network lag
Word Forms
more LAG comparative, lagged past tense, lags singular, most LAG superlative
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from an old North Germanic word meaning "slow" or "late".