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Definition lapse in American English

lapse verb

[intransitive] verb
/læps/
1

to stop gradually or for a short time

Example

At this point the waiter came up with Maggie's drink and conversation lapsed.

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Example

The permit was extended for another year before being left to lapse.

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Definition lapse in American English