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Definition lapse in British English

lapse noun

[countable] noun
/læps/
1

a short or temporary period when you fail or forget to do something in the right way

Example

The man admitted driving over the speed limit and apologized for the lapse.

Example

She was angered by her momentary lapse of control.

Example

Today showed that I can have lapses in concentration.

Example

Members of the committee were puzzled by the memory lapses of White House officials.

Example

There have been security lapses despite efforts to protect the public.

Synonyms and related words
fail fiasco debacle
1.1

a gradual or temporary change to a worse or more unusual type of behaviour or activity

Example

Carol's lapses into strong language only made her sound immature.

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contamination regression lapse
2

a period of time between two events

Example

There was a lapse of ten years between his visits.

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pause interval halt
2.1

a temporary pause in an activity

Example

During a lapse in the conversation, I thanked my host and left.

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
Definition lapse in British English