lapsing

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder Prozess bezeichnet, ein höheres Niveau, einen Standard oder Zustand nicht aufrechtzuerhalten, oft mit allmählichem Verfall oder einem vorübergehenden Versagen verbunden.

A noun referring to the act or process of failing to maintain a higher state, standard, or condition, often involving a gradual decline or temporary failure.

1. Decline or deteriorationC1formal

   A gradual failure to maintain a previous higher standard, condition, or state.

   Verfall

   • The lapsing of his health was a slow and painful process.
   • There has been a noticeable lapsing in the quality of their work.
   • The lapsing of the building's structure required immediate repairs.

   Synonymedeclinedegenerationdeteriorationregressionrelapsereversionworsening

   Antonymeimprovementrecoveryrevival

• Verb, 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.

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.

1. Pass into a state or conditionB2formal

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

   In einen Zustand geraten

   • 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.

   Synonymedriftfallregressrevertsinkslideslip

   Antonymecontinueendurepersistremainstay

2. End or become invalidB2formal

   To come to an end, especially after a period of time, or to become no longer valid or active.

   Ablaufen

   • 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.

   Synonymeendexpirerun outterminate

   Antonymecontinuepersistremain

3. Drop to a lower levelC1formal

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

   Auf ein niedrigeres Niveau sinken

   • 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.

   Synonymebackslidedeclinedeterioratefallregresssink

   Antonymeadvanceascendimproveprogressrise

4. Return to bad behaviorB2formal

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

   Rückfall in schlechtes Verhalten

   • 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.

   Synonymebackslidefall backrecidivateregressrelapserevert

   Antonymeperseverereform

5. Let slip or fail to maintainC1formal

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

   Vernachlässigen

   • 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.

   Synonymeabandondiscontinuedropforgoneglectrelinquish

   Antonymecontinuekeepmaintainobservepreservesustainuphold

6. Pass by (of time)B2formal

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

   Verstreichen (von Zeit)

   • 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.

   Synonymeelapseflowgo bypassslip away