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Definition lag in American English

lag verb

verb
/læɡ/
1

to not be as successful or advanced as another person, organization, or group

Example

Recent opinion polls showed the Republicans to be lagging by 13%.

Example

Their software tends to lag behind other producers.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder lose out falter fall behind
2

to walk more slowly than someone who you are with

Example

Come on, you two, stop lagging behind!

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
3

to cover water pipes with a special material that stops the water from freezing in cold weather

Synonyms and related words
a/c air air-conditioned
Definition lag in American English