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lag behind Translationslag behind
lag behindTo move or happen at a slower pace than someone or something else. Why are you guys lagging behind? Pick up the pace! We had thought the turnout for these events would pick up, but it's really lagged behind our estimates.See also: behind, laglag behind (someone or something)to linger behind someone or something; to fall behind someone or something. Come on up here. Don't lag behind us or you'll get lost. Please don't lag behind the donkeys. Come up here with the rest of the hikers.See also: behind, laglag behindv.1. To fail to maintain the pace or progress of someone or something; straggle: I lagged behind the rest of the hikers and got lost. Don't forget to do your readings for class, or you'll lag behind.2. To proceed or develop with comparative slowness: Sales are lagging behind this year compared to last year.See also: behind, lag |