Definition of Lapse
Lapse
lapse


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a temporary failure of connection, memory or judgement;

e.g. The lapse in judgement will cost the school dearly.

(noun)
an interval; a passage of time;

e.g. There was a significant lapse of time between the two ceremonies.

(verb)
to expire or become invalid;

e.g. My gym membership is going to lapse soon, I should renew it in time.

(verb)
to pass or decline gradually into a poor state or condition;

e.g. Yet again, the country has lapsed into chaos because of the war.



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