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noun
- 1. a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement: "a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match" Similar
- 2. an interval or passage of time: "there was a considerable lapse of time between the two events" Similar
verb
- 1. (of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire: "he let his membership of CND lapse" Similar
- 2. pass gradually into (an inferior state or condition): "the country has lapsed into chaos" Similar Opposite
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to end legally or officially by not being continued or made effective for a longer period: The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Phrasal verb. lapse into something.
The meaning of LAPSE is a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention. How to use lapse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lapse.
LAPSE meaning: 1. a temporary failure: 2. a period of time passing between two things happening: 3. to end…. Learn more.
A lapse is a moment or instance of bad behaviour by someone who usually behaves well. On Friday he showed neither decency nor dignity. It was an uncommon lapse.
A lapse is a temporary slip, failure or break in continuity. If you’re normally polite, a lapse in manners could make you forget to say “please” and “thank you.”
Lapse definition: an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard. See examples of LAPSE used in a sentence.
Definition of lapse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.