lapse

• Sustantivo que denota un error temporal debido a falta de atención, una interrupción o pausa en un proceso continuo, o la incapacidad de mantener un nivel o estado previo.

A noun referring to a temporary mistake due to inattention, a break or intermission in a continuous process, or a failure to maintain a previous standard or condition.

1. Mistake from inattentionB2formal

   A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.

   Desliz por falta de atención

   • It was just a momentary lapse of concentration.
   • He had a memory lapse and forgot her name.
   • A lapse in judgment led to the accident.

   Sinónimosblundererrorgaffemisstepmistakeoversightslipslip-up

   Antónimosattentioncarefulnessvigilance

2. Break or intermissionB2formal

   A period of time between two events or occurrences.

   Intervalo, pausa

   • After a lapse of several years, they met again.
   • There was a lapse of silence before he spoke.
   • The contract expired after a lapse of time.

   Sinónimosbreakgaphiatusinterludeintermissionintervallullpauserecess

3. Failure to maintain a standardB2formal

   A decline or fall from a previous higher standard, state, or level.

   Caída, descenso

   • The company suffered a lapse in quality control.
   • His moral lapse was widely criticized.
   • A lapse in security allowed the breach to happen.

   Sinónimosdeclinedeteriorationdrop-offfallregressionrelapseretrogressionslumpweakening

   Antónimosadvanceascentimprovementrise

• Verbo 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.

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.

   caer en un estado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdriftfallregressrevertsinkslideslip

   Antónimoscontinueendurepersistremainstay

2. End or become invalidB2formal

   To come to an end, especially after a period of time, or to become no longer valid or active.

   Caducar o expirar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosendexpirerun outterminate

   Antónimoscontinuepersistremain

3. Drop to a lower levelC1formal

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

   Caer a un nivel inferior

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbackslidedeclinedeterioratefallregresssink

   Antónimosadvanceascendimproveprogressrise

4. Return to bad behaviorB2formal

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

   recaer en una mala conducta

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbackslidefall backrecidivateregressrelapserevert

   Antónimosperseverereform

5. Let slip or fail to maintainC1formal

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

   dejar de mantener, descuidar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabandondiscontinuedropforgoneglectrelinquish

   Antónimoscontinuekeepmaintainobservepreservesustainuphold

6. Pass by (of time)B2formal

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

   Pasar (el tiempo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoselapseflowgo bypassslip away