Meaning & Definition of word "Lag"
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Lag
/læɡ/
noun:
- 1. a delay or period of waiting; a time interval between two events
- Example: There was a noticeable lag between the sound and the video during the live stream.
- 2. the act of lagging behind
- Example: Her lag in performance was evident in the last few competitions.
verb:
- 1. to fall behind in movement, progress, or development
- Example: He tends to lag behind his classmates in completing assignments.
- 2. to delay or cause a delay
- Example: The congestion on the highway caused us to lag our schedule.
Etymology
Middle English 'laggen' meaning to lag behind, from Old Norse 'laga' meaning to lay down.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lag behind:
To fail to keep up with others.
lag time:
The delay between cause and effect.
in the lag:
Refers to someone or something that is currently delayed.
Related Words
delay:
An interruption or pause in progress.
tardiness:
The quality or fact of being late.
sluggishness:
The quality of being slow or inactive.
Slang Meanings of lag
Meaning: To be slow or unproductive.
Example Sentence: He's really lagging on his homework.
Meaning: To experience lag in video games or other technology.
Example Sentence: I'm lagging hard in this game right now!