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Meaning oflapsein English

lapse

Plurallapses
Past Tenselapsed
Participle Verblapsing
Third Person Singularlapses

Definitions

Noun
1. a temporary failure; a slip
2. a pause in continuity
  The meeting was interrupted by a lapse in the internet connection.
3. time between events
  There was a noticeable lapse between her sentences.
4. termination due to disuse
  The subscription to the magazine will end due to lapse of payment.
Verb
1. to gradually decline or subside (in intensity, etc.)
  The company's sales will lapse over time without proper marketing.
2. to slip into a bad habit; lose control
  He began to lapse into his old habits after a few months.
3. to become invalid or void (e.g. a license)
  The driver's license will lapse if it is not renewed on time.

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