lapsed

Describes something that has ended, expired, or fallen into disuse; often used for memberships, subscriptions, or habits that have been abandoned.

ruОписывает что-то, что закончилось, истекло или вышло из употребления; часто используется для членств, подписок или привычек, которые были оставлены.esDescribe algo que ha terminado, expirado o caído en desuso; se usa a menudo para membresías, suscripciones o hábitos que han sido abandonados.frDécrit quelque chose qui a expiré, pris fin ou n'est plus en usage ; souvent utilisé pour des adhésions, abonnements ou habitudes qui ont été abandonnés.deBeschreibt etwas, das abgelaufen, beendet oder außer Gebrauch geraten ist; oft verwendet für Mitgliedschaften, Abonnements oder aufgegebene Gewohnheiten. Bezeichnet auch jemanden, der vom Glauben oder von einer Überzeugung abgefallen ist.ptDescreve algo que terminou, expirou ou saiu de uso; é usado com frequência para filiações, assinaturas ou hábitos que foram abandonados.zh形容某事物已结束、已失效或不再使用；常用于指已放弃的会员资格、订阅或习惯。arيصف شيئًا انتهى أو مضى أو خرج عن الاستعمال، ويُستعمل غالبًا للعضوية أو الاشتراك أو العادة التي تُركت أو انقضت مدتها دون تجديد.

1. No longer active or practicing B2 formal

   Having stopped being active in a particular role, belief, or activity.

   • He is a lapsed Catholic who no longer attends church.
   • She is a lapsed member of the gym, having not visited in months.
   • The lapsed subscription was automatically canceled.

   ruБольше не активный или не практикующийesque ha dejado de practicarfrqui n'est plus actifdeNicht mehr aktiv oder praktizierendptQue não é mais ativo ou praticantezh不再活跃或不再信奉的arلم يعد نشطًا أو ممارسًا

   Synonyme: apostateformerinactive

   Antonyme: activecurrent

2. Expired or no longer valid B2 formal

   Having come to an end or no longer legally effective.

   • The warranty on the device is now lapsed.
   • His driver's license has lapsed and needs renewal.
   • The contract lapsed after the deadline passed.

   ruПросроченныйescaducado, vencidofrexpiré, périmédeAbgelaufenptExpiradozh失效的arمنتهي الصلاحية

   Synonyme: endedexpiredinvalidnullout-of-daterun outterminatedvoid

   Antonyme: activecurrenteffectivevalid

• more lapsed comparative form
• most lapsed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually falling into a less active or less desirable state, or of a right, privilege, or agreement becoming invalid due to time or disuse.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия постепенного перехода в менее активное или менее желательное состояние, или утраты права, привилегии или соглашения из-за времени или неиспользования.esVerbo que indica el paso gradual a un estado menos activo o menos deseable, o la pérdida de un derecho, privilegio o acuerdo por el paso del tiempo o por falta de uso.frVerbe désignant le fait de passer progressivement dans un état moins actif ou moins souhaitable, ou de perdre un droit, un privilège ou un accord en raison du temps ou du non-usage.deVerb, das den allmählichen Übergang in einen weniger aktiven oder weniger erwünschten Zustand bezeichnet oder den Verlust eines Rechts, einer Vergünstigung oder einer Vereinbarung durch Zeitablauf oder Nichtnutzung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a passagem gradual para um estado menos ativo ou menos desejável, ou a perda de um direito, privilégio ou acordo por causa do tempo ou da falta de uso.zh动词，表示逐渐进入不太活跃或不太理想的状态，或指因时间流逝或未使用而丧失权利、特权或协议。arفعل يدل على الانتقال التدريجي إلى حالة أقل نشاطًا أو أقل استحسانًا، أو فقدان حق أو امتياز أو اتفاق بسبب مرور الوقت أو عدم الاستعمال.

1. Pass into a state or condition B2 formal

   To gradually pass into a particular, often less active or less desirable, state or condition.

   • After the excitement, the conversation lapsed into silence.
   • He lapsed into a deep sleep after the long journey.
   • The country lapsed into chaos after the government fell.

   ruВпадать в состояниеescaer en un estadofrpasser dans un étatdeIn einen Zustand geratenptCair em um estadozh陷入某种状态arالانزلاق إلى حالة

   Synonyme: driftfallregressrevertsinkslideslip

   Antonyme: continueendurepersistremainstay

2. End or become invalid B2 formal

   To come to an end, especially after a period of time, or to become no longer valid or active.

   • My gym membership lapsed last month.
   • The contract will lapse if not renewed by Friday.
   • His interest in the project lapsed after a few weeks.

   ruИстечьesCaducar o expirarfrExpirer, devenir caducdeAblaufenptExpirarzh失效arانتهى / انقضى / بطل

   Synonyme: endexpirerun outterminate

   Antonyme: continuepersistremain

3. Drop to a lower level C1 formal

   To fall back to a lower standard, especially in terms of morals, behavior, or quality.

   • He lapsed from his usual high standards of conduct.
   • The company's service quality lapsed after the management change.
   • She never lapsed in her dedication to the cause.

   ruСпуститься на более низкий уровеньesCaer a un nivel inferiorfrRetomber à un niveau inférieurdeAuf ein niedrigeres Niveau sinkenptCair para um nível inferiorzh堕落arالتدني إلى مستوى أدنى

   Synonyme: backslidedeclinedeterioratefallregresssink

   Antonyme: advanceascendimproveprogressrise

4. Return to bad behavior B2 formal

   To go back to a previous, undesirable habit or pattern of behavior.

   • After months of sobriety, he lapsed back into drinking.
   • She lapsed into her old habit of procrastination.
   • The patient lapsed into a state of depression.

   ruВернуться к плохому поведениюesrecaer en una mala conductafrretomber dans une mauvaise habitudedeRückfall in schlechtes VerhaltenptVoltar ao mau comportamentozh重蹈覆辙arالعودة إلى السلوك السيئ

   Synonyme: backslidefall backrecidivateregressrelapserevert

   Antonyme: perseverereform

5. Let slip or fail to maintain C1 formal

   To fail to maintain something, such as attention, a habit, or a right, often unintentionally.

   • He lapsed in his attention during the lecture.
   • She lapsed from her strict diet for just one day.
   • The company lapsed in its safety protocols.

   ruУпуститьesdejar de mantener, descuidarfrlaisser échapper / manquer àdeVernachlässigenptDeixar escaparzh疏忽arتفريط

   Synonyme: abandondiscontinuedropforgoneglectrelinquish

   Antonyme: continuekeepmaintainobservepreservesustainuphold

6. Pass by (of time) B2 formal

   To pass or elapse, especially gradually or without being noticed.

   • Several minutes lapsed before anyone spoke.
   • A year lapsed between their last meeting and this one.
   • Time lapsed quickly as they worked on the project.

   ruПроходить (о времени)esPasar (el tiempo)frPasser (en parlant du temps)deVerstreichen (von Zeit)ptPassar (o tempo)zh流逝（指时间）arمضى الوقت

   Synonyme: elapseflowgo bypassslip away

• lapsed past participle
• lapsed past simple
• lapsing present participle
• lapses third person singular