Meaning of the word lag in English
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lag
US /læɡ/
UK /læɡ/
Verb
1.
fall behind in movement, progress, or development; fail to keep up with another or others
Example:
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He started to lag behind the other runners.
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My computer tends to lag when I open too many programs.
Noun
1.
a period of time between two related events
Example:
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There's often a time lag between ordering a product and receiving it.
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The jet lag made him feel tired and disoriented.
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