Meaning of 'lag'

noun

the act of slowing down or falling behind

Synonyms: slowdown

noun

one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

Synonyms: stave

noun

the time between one event, process, or period and another

Synonyms: meanwhile meantime interim

verb

cover with lagging to prevent heat loss

Example: "lag pipes"

verb

throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins

verb

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

Synonyms: fall back fall behind dawdle

verb

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Synonyms: remand