n.
1.the act of slowing down or falling behind
2.the time between one event, process, or period and another
3.one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket lag v.
1.hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
2.lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
3.throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
4.cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
Idiom of the Day
in the interest of (someone or something)
as a benefit to someone or something, to advance or improve someone or something
In the interest of improving staff communication we had a large barbecue so that people could meet each other.