Lapsed

/læpst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To fall into a state or condition that is less desirable or has become inactive.

Her membership at the gym lapsed after she failed to renew it in time.

To pass or slip by, often referring to time or events.

Several years lapsed before they met again at the reunion.

adjective

No longer in use or valid; expired.

He realized he had been using a lapsed coupon for his purchase.

The word 'lapsed' comes from Latin 'lapsus', meaning 'slip or fall'.

lapsed into silence

To fall silent suddenly, often unexpectedly.

lapsed time

An interval of time that has passed.

lapsed moment

A brief instance of memory failure or forgetfulness.

lapse

A temporary failure or error, often in judgment or memory.

lapsed time

A period that has elapsed without event.

lapse of judgment

A mistake made in decision-making or reasoning.

To drop out or stop participating.

He lapsed from the team after they lost the game.

To forget or lose track of something.

I totally lapsed on my homework deadlines.