lag

noun

Pronunciation: /læɡ/

Definition

A noticeable delay between an action and its corresponding response, often in digital systems or physical movement.

Examples

• The online game is unplayable because of the severe lag.

• There is often a lag between the announcement of a policy and its actual implementation.

• We experienced a significant lag in the satellite feed during the live broadcast.

How to Use lag

lag behind (phrasal verb)

To move or develop more slowly than others. — "The company continues to lag behind its competitors in innovation."

time lag (collocation)

A period of delay between two events. — "There is a significant time lag between the cause and the effect."

Synonyms of lag

Words with a similar meaning to lag:

• delay
• slowdown
• latency
• hitch

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