Lag — synonyms, definition

1. lag (Noun)

cessation dawdling delay delaying discontinuity gap hesitation hiatus interim loitering lull meantime meanwhile pause procrastination recess retardation slowdown slowing stalemate • • •

lag (Noun) — The act of slowing down or falling behind.

lag (Noun) — The time between one event, process, or period and another.

lag (Noun) — One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket.

delay holdup interval slat spline time interval interregnum barrel cask

2. lag (Verb)

dally dawdle drag fall back fall behind gaol immure imprison incarcerate jail jug linger loiter prison put away put behind bars remain remand slow straggle • • •

lag (Verb) — Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..

lag (Verb) — (law) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail. ex. "The suspects were lagged without trial"

lag (Verb) — Throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins.

lag (Verb) — Cover with lagging to prevent heat loss. ex. "lag pipes"

Flip confine cover detain follow pitch sky toss drag drop back drop behind get behind hang back trail fall