Pronunciation: /læps/
noun a temporary failure or slip
A1 I forgot to renew my gym membership, so there was a lapse in my access to the gym.
A2 There was a lapse in communication between the two departments, causing confusion.
B1 The company experienced a lapse in productivity due to a software malfunction.
B2 The athlete's performance suffered a lapse in concentration during the final moments of the game.
C1 The government's failure to address the issue led to a lapse in public trust.
C2 The musician's career experienced a temporary lapse after the controversial incident.
verb to come to an end, as a period of time
A1 I forgot to water the plants and now they are starting to wilt.
A2 She missed the deadline for submitting her assignment and now she is worried about her grade.
B1 The company's sales have been declining because they let their marketing efforts lapse.
B2 After years of practicing the piano, she let her skills lapse and now needs to start over.
C1 The government's failure to address the issue allowed tensions to escalate and the situation to lapse into chaos.
C2 The athlete's dedication never lapsed, even during the most challenging times in her career.
formal The lapse in judgment led to serious consequences for the company.
informal I had a lapse in memory and forgot to pick up the dry cleaning.
slang Don't have a lapse, remember to bring the snacks for the road trip.
figurative Time seemed to lapse as we sat by the peaceful lake, lost in thought.
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