LAPSING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LAPSING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LAPSING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lapse

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: laps
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire

Short Definition:

(of right, privilege, etc.) expire

Examples:
  • he let his membership of CND lapse
Definition:

pass gradually into (an inferior state or condition)

Short Definition:

pass into inferior state

Examples:
  • the country has lapsed into chaos

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