lagging

adjective
UK: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
US: /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

  1. Falling behind; not keeping pace.

    1. The child is lagging behind the rest of the class.
    2. Our team is lagging in sales this quarter due to unexpected market changes.

  2. Relating to or characterized by a delay.

    1. The lagging indicators suggest a coming recession.
    2. Lagging economic indicators are often used to confirm long-term trends.
lagging noun

  1. The act of falling behind or delaying.

    1. There is a lagging in the production schedule this month.
    2. The lagging of the project was due to unforeseen circumstances with vendors.

  2. Insulating material wrapped around pipes or tanks.

    1. The pipes need lagging to prevent heat loss.
    2. Proper lagging around the water pipes can save energy and reduce freezing risks.
lagging intransitive-verb

  1. To fall behind; to move more slowly than others.

    1. He is lagging on the walk.
    2. The economy is lagging because of high interest rates.

  2. To weaken or fail in strength or activity.

    1. My interest in the project is lagging a little bit.
    2. Support for the policy is lagging after recent controversies emerged in media.

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The word "lagging" in English means: Falling behind; not keeping pace., Relating to or characterized by a delay..

The phonetic transcription of "lagging" is /ˈlæɡɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlæɡɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "lagging": "The child is lagging behind the rest of the class.". More examples on the page.