lag

• Substantivo que designa um atraso ou intervalo de tempo entre dois eventos ou processos, ou o fato de ficar para trás em relação ao progresso ou movimento.

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.

   Atraso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefermentdelaygapintermissionintervalpostponementslowdownslowness

   Antônimosaccelerationadvancehurryleadspeed

2. Time intervalB1formal

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

   Intervalo de tempo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdelaygapintervalpausetime lagwait

   Antônimoslead

3. Barrel staveC2formal

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

   Aduela

   • 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.

   Sinônimosstave

• Verbo usado para indicar atraso no movimento, no progresso ou no desenvolvimento, ou para descrever uma demora na resposta ou no desempenho.

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.

   Ficar para trás

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdawdledragfall behindlingerloiterstraggletarrytrail

   Antônimosleadoutpaceoutstripovertakeprecede

2. Imprison or confineC1informalbritish

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

   Prender

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconfinedetainimprisonincarceratejaillock up

   Antônimosfreerelease

3. Throw at a markC1informalamerican

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

   Arremessar em direção a um alvo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastchuckflinglobpitchthrowtoss

4. Insulate against heat lossC1formalbritish

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

   Isolar termicamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscladinsulatejacketwrap