lag

• Sustantivo que denota un retraso o intervalo de tiempo entre dos eventos o procesos, o un desfase o atraso en el progreso o movimiento.

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.

   Retraso o quedar atrás

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdefermentdelaygapintermissionintervalpostponementslowdownslowness

   Antónimosaccelerationadvancehurryleadspeed

2. Time intervalB1formal

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

   Intervalo de tiempo entre dos eventos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdelaygapintervalpausetime lagwait

   Antónimoslead

3. Barrel staveC2formal

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

   duela de barril

   • 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.

   Sinónimosstave

• Verbo que indica quedarse atrás en movimiento, progreso o desarrollo, o experimentar un retraso en la respuesta o el rendimiento.

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.

   quedarse atrás

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdawdledragfall behindlingerloiterstraggletarrytrail

   Antónimosleadoutpaceoutstripovertakeprecede

2. Imprison or confineC1informalbritish

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

   Encarcelar o confinar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconfinedetainimprisonincarceratejaillock up

   Antónimosfreerelease

3. Throw at a markC1informalamerican

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

   Lanzar hacia un objetivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscastchuckflinglobpitchthrowtoss

4. Insulate against heat lossC1formalbritish

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

   aislar contra la pérdida de calor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscladinsulatejacketwrap