lag

• Substantiv, das eine Verzögerung oder den Zeitabstand zwischen zwei Ereignissen oder Prozessen bezeichnet, oder einen Rückstand im Fortschritt oder in der Bewegung.

A noun referring to a delay or period of time between two events or processes, or the act of falling behind in progress or movement.

1. Delay or falling behindB1formal

   The act of slowing down or falling behind in progress or movement.

   Verzögerung

   • There is a noticeable lag in the system's response time.
   • The runner experienced a lag in the final lap.
   • The project suffered from a lag due to resource shortages.

   Synonymedefermentdelaygapintermissionintervalpostponementslowdownslowness

   Antonymeaccelerationadvancehurryleadspeed

2. Time intervalB1formal

   The time between one event, process, or period and another.

   Verzögerung

   • There is a time lag between the cause and the effect.
   • The lag between the signal and the response is minimal.
   • We need to reduce the lag in data transmission.

   Synonymedelaygapintervalpausetime lagwait

   Antonymelead

3. Barrel staveC2formal

   One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

   Daube

   • The cooper replaced a broken lag in the barrel.
   • Each lag is carefully shaped to fit the curve of the bucket.
   • The old barrel had a missing lag near the bottom.

   Synonymestave

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um einen Rückstand in Bewegung, Fortschritt oder Entwicklung zu bezeichnen, oder um eine Verzögerung bei einer Antwort oder Leistung zu beschreiben.

A verb used to indicate falling behind in movement, progress, or development, or to describe a delay in response or performance.

1. Fall behindB1formal

   To move or develop more slowly than others; to fail to keep pace.

   Zurückbleiben

   • The runner began to lag behind the pack after the first mile.
   • Her progress in math started to lag compared to her classmates.
   • The company's sales are lagging behind its competitors.

   Synonymedawdledragfall behindlingerloiterstraggletarrytrail

   Antonymeleadoutpaceoutstripovertakeprecede

2. Imprison or confineC1informalbritish

   To lock someone up in a prison or similar place of confinement.

   Einsperren

   • The thief was lagged for five years.
   • They threatened to lag him if he didn't cooperate.
   • He got lagged for his involvement in the robbery.

   Synonymeconfinedetainimprisonincarceratejaillock up

   Antonymefreerelease

3. Throw at a markC1informalamerican

   To toss or pitch an object, such as a coin, towards a target.

   Auf ein Ziel werfen

   • The children lagged pennies against the wall.
   • He lagged a stone at the can to knock it over.
   • They were lagging coins at a line drawn in the dirt.

   Synonymecastchuckflinglobpitchthrowtoss

4. Insulate against heat lossC1formalbritish

   To cover pipes, boilers, or other equipment with insulating material to prevent heat from escaping.

   Isolieren

   • The plumber lagged the hot water pipes to save energy.
   • They lagged the boiler with a special foam material.
   • Properly lagging your attic can reduce heating costs.

   Synonymecladinsulatejacketwrap