lag

[læɡ]

lag Definition

  • 1to move or progress with slowness or delay
  • 2to fall behind in movement, progress, or development
  • 3a delay or interval created when data is transferred from one system to another

Using lag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old computer was lagging behind the new one.

  • Example

    The company's sales are lagging this quarter.

  • Example

    There is a lag between when the data is collected and when it is analyzed.

  • Example

    The runner lagged behind the rest of the group.

lag Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for lag

Idioms Using lag

  • to move slowly or at a leisurely pace

    Example

    Let's lag it and enjoy the scenery.

  • to depend on someone or something for support or assistance

    Example

    I'm lagging on my team to finish the project.

  • to be disconnected from an online game due to slow internet connection

    Example

    I was playing the game when suddenly I lagged out.

Phrases with lag

  • to fail to keep up with others in movement, progress, or development

    Example

    The company is lagging behind its competitors in terms of technology.

  • the time between the initiation and the occurrence of an event

    Example

    There is a lag time between when the order is placed and when it is delivered.

  • a temporary sleep disorder caused by traveling across multiple time zones

    Example

    I always suffer from jet lag after a long flight.

Origins of lag

originally meant 'last' or 'end' in Swedish and Danish

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Summary: lag in Brief

The verb 'lag' [læɡ] means to move or progress with slowness or delay, or to fall behind in movement, progress, or development. It can also refer to a delay or interval created when data is transferred from one system to another. Examples include 'The old computer was lagging behind the new one.' and 'The company's sales are lagging this quarter.' Phrases like 'lag behind' and 'jet lag' extend the meaning of 'lag'.

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