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lag

/ˈlæg/

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verb

lags; lagged; lagging

[no obj]

to move more slowly than others :to fail to walk or move as quickly as others - usually + behind

One of the hikers kept lagging behind the rest of the group.

We had to stop and wait because someone was lagging behind.

to be in a position that is behind others - usually + behind

a politician who is lagging behind [=trailing] in the election campaign

The company has lagged behind its competitors in developing new products.

[no obj] :to happen or develop more slowly than expected or wanted - usually + behind

Production has continued to lag (far/well/way) behind schedule/demand. - compare 3lag

noun

plural lags

[singular] :a space of time between two events

There is a lag of a day or two between the time you deposit a check and the time the funds are available for withdrawal.

There is a slight lag between the time when the camera's shutter is pressed and the actual taking of the picture.

Work on the project has resumed after a lag of several months. - called also time lag, - see also jet lag

verb

lags; lagged; lagging

[+ obj] Brit :to cover (something, such as a pipe) with a special material (called lagging) that keeps it from losing or gaining heat

Be sure to lag [=insulate] the pipe to prevent heat loss. - compare 1lag

* Các từ tương tự:
lager, lager lout, laggard, lagging, lagoon