lagged (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /læɡd/
Definition
Fell behind or moved more slowly than others.
Examples
The internet connection lagged, causing the video to freeze.
My computer lagged when I tried to open too many programs at once.
The runner lagged behind the pack in the final lap.
How to Use lagged
- lag behind (phrasal verb)
- To move or develop more slowly than others. — "Without regular updates, your software will inevitably lag behind."
- lag in (prepositional phrase)
- To be slow or delayed in a particular area or activity. — "The country lagged in adopting new renewable energy technologies."
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