Lag

Synonyms of lag

• slow down
• delay
• fall behind

Antonyms of lag

• advance
• speed up
• lead

Collocations of lag

time lag

Frequency: 80 %

There was a noticeable time lag between when the order was placed and when it was delivered.

lag behind

Frequency: 70 %

The team started to lag behind in the competition after their star player got injured.

lagging performance

Frequency: 60 %

The company's lagging performance led to a decrease in profits.

lagging economy

Frequency: 50 %

The lagging economy resulted in job losses and decreased consumer spending.

lagging indicator

Frequency: 40 %

Unemployment rates are often considered a lagging indicator of economic health.

Idiomatic Expressions for lag

• Phrase: lag time
  Meaning: the time delay between the initiation of a process and the actual occurrence of the event
  Usage: There is a lag time between when you press the button and when the light turns on.