lapse
ਲੈਪਸ
definition
verb
my membership to the gym has lapsed
(of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire.
the country has lapsed into chaos
pass gradually into (an inferior state or condition).
noun
a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
there was a considerable lapse of time between the two events
an interval or passage of time.
example
This has got to be a temporary 'lapse' in judgement, like a lost weekend at a Big Ten college.
tracing his 'lapse' into petty crime
There was a period when that would have been considered an admirable glimpse of wounded pride over a 'lapse' in standards, but now it looks like a symptom of frustration and mediocrity.
At such short distances, this time 'lapse' is, of course, insignificant, but it becomes very significant when looking at stars.
I didn't think that game was going to be a draw, and it would have been criminal had we drawn tonight and gone out because of a silly 'lapse' of concentration.
He doesn't lose his cool as much as he used to, although he is prone to the occasional 'lapse' of concentration after letting in a bad goal.
After a considerable 'lapse' , we are in the studio of the somewhat older Anna, a photographer taking pictures of Dan.
If you don't discover your terrible 'lapse' of memory until the day after, throw even more money at the problem.
a 'lapse' of concentration in the second set cost her the match
‘I apologise for this misjudgement and the 'lapse' in my usually high standards,’ said Councillor Reid.
Forty is historically recognised as the number of completion and the 'lapse' of 40 years signifies the passing of a generation.
Apparently there is a 0.2 second 'lapse' from hearing to response on the meter, which is normally used in psychotherapy.
Given the 'lapse' of time and considerations of natural justice and cost, resolved that no further disciplinary action be taken by the university.
Rather, there is usually a memory 'lapse' of hours or days.
Look on the bright side; I've already written up my side of events, putting my hands up to the 'lapse' in my usual high standards.
The sense of time 'lapse' is disconcerting, seemingly reliant on the drama evoked by the size of the projected images rather than the impact of the work itself.
Because of my 'lapse' of memory this morning and the resultant disappointment of having to get up, I have a plan.
Even a brief 'lapse' of alertness constitutes gross negligence.
We also observed a natural decrease in activities with a 'lapse' of time and its increase in the interval.
If you let your rights 'lapse' they will be sold in the market at the end of the process and you will receive a cheque for the proceeds.
Things can go wrong with the rope, and there can be a 'lapse' of concentration.
If there has been a ‘merely’ procedural 'lapse' or omission, it may be straightforward to envisage what the course of events would have been if procedures had stayed on track.
Had they not suffered a costly 'lapse' of concentration just two minutes from time then City could now be looking forward to a midweek trek to South Wales for a replay.
Interest in family, work, and daily activities can 'lapse' .
The 'lapse' of time before the first written sources is considerable.
The time 'lapse' - known as a vesting period, acts as an incentive to employees to remain with the company at least until they can reap their rewards.
An inquest heard how a momentary 'lapse' of concentration may have caused a crash that killed three members of one family.
The groom may simply have had a temporary 'lapse' of sanity, and he may realize his error in a few months or years.
there was a considerable 'lapse' of time between the two events
This lead to the 'lapse' of judgement involved in ordering the uber-drinks.
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