lag
Translation
to fall behind, to delay
Examples
He was lagging behind the other runners.
He was lagging behind the other runners.
My computer is lagging again.
My computer is lagging again.
Grammar Patterns
((behind sb./sth.)) to fall behind (sb./sth.) He was lagging behind the other runners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delay, fall behind, trail; Antonyms: lead, advance
Etymology
Of Scandinavian origin, related to words meaning 'last' or 'slow'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'jet lag', where your body's internal clock 'lags' behind the local time.