lapse
gb/lˈæps/ us/lˈæps/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7500
kihagyás, időköz, eltelés, lejár, megszűnik, érvényét veszti, süllyed, esik, kerül, eltelik, megszűnés, fedezetkiesés, jogvesztés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
kihagyás
B2
Vzorec užití:
a lapse in [judgment/behavior/concentration]; a lapse of [concentration/memory]
The doctor was fired after a serious lapse in professional judgment.
Az orvost elbocsátották, mert súlyos hibát vétett a szakmai megítélésében.
I had a brief lapse of concentration and missed the exit.
Egy pillanatra kihagyott a figyelmem, és túlmentem a lehajtón.
His angry comment was just a momentary lapse in self-control.
The pilot blamed the incident on a lapse of memory about one of the procedures.
There has been a worrying lapse in safety standards at the factory.
Učební příklady
I forgot her name in a short lapse of memory.
Egy pillanatnyi emlékezetkihagyás miatt elfelejtettem a nevét.
The player’s mistake was a small lapse in concentration.
A játékos hibája egy kisebb koncentrációs kihagyás volt.
Shouting at his child was a lapse in his normal calm behavior.
That email was a serious lapse in good judgment.
She later said her rude words were a lapse she regretted.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lapse' with 'collapse'. 'Lapse' is usually about a short failure in thought or behavior (a lapse in judgment), while 'collapse' is about something physically or mentally falling down or breaking down.
Význam
short, temporary failure or mistake
Kolokace
a lapse in judgment
|a lapse of concentration
|a momentary lapse
|a serious lapse
|a memory lapse
|a moral lapse
Synonyma
slip (Often sounds a bit lighter or less serious than 'lapse', which can suggest more serious responsibility or standards.)
Antonyma
vigilance (Emphasizes careful attention and watchfulness, the opposite of a lapse in attention or judgment.)
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A short time when you make a mistake, forget something, or do not behave as you should.
A short, usually temporary failure in behavior, judgment, attention, or memory.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
after a lapse of [time]
After a lapse of ten years, the two friends finally met again.
Tíz év elteltével a két barát végre újra találkozott.
There was a long lapse between the two studies on the disease.
Hosszú idő telt el a betegségről szóló két tanulmány között.
The museum reopened after a brief lapse of service due to repairs.
Despite the lapse of time, the case was still fresh in her mind.
He returned to politics after a lapse of several decades.
Učební příklady
After a lapse of two years, she went back to school.
Két év elteltével visszament az iskolába.
There was a short lapse of time between the two calls.
Rövid idő telt el a két hívás között.
He started writing again after a long lapse in his career.
Even after a lapse of many years, they were still close friends.
The talks began again after a brief lapse last month.
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use 'lapse' for very short everyday gaps where 'break' or 'pause' is more natural (e.g. saying 'a lapse of ten minutes' in casual speech can sound formal; 'a ten-minute break' is more common).
Význam
period of time between events
Kolokace
after a lapse of five years
|a long lapse
|a short lapse
|a lapse of time
|a lapse between visits
Synonyma
interval (Very close in meaning; 'interval' is slightly more common in everyday speech, while 'lapse' can sound a bit more formal or written.)
Antonyma
continuation (Focuses on something going on without a break, the opposite of there being a lapse of time between events.)
Témata
time
|history
Definice
A block of time between one event and another event.
A period of time that passes between two events.
SLOVESO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
[contract/membership/policy] lapses; to let/allow [something] lapse
Your membership will lapse if you do not pay the annual fee.
A tagságod megszűnik, ha nem fizeted be az éves díjat.
His insurance policy lapsed because he missed three payments.
A biztosítása megszűnt, mert három díjrészletet nem fizetett be.
The agreement lapsed last year and was never renewed.
They allowed the trademark to lapse by failing to file the necessary documents.
Her professional license had lapsed, so she could not return to work immediately.
Učební příklady
My gym card will lapse if I do not pay this month.
Az edzőtermi bérletem lejár, ha ebben a hónapban nem fizetek.
The contract lapsed at the end of the year.
A szerződés az év végén lejárt.
He forgot to pay and his health insurance lapsed.
Do not let your visa lapse while you are abroad.
They allowed the deal to lapse without signing it again.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'finish' or 'stop' instead of 'lapse' for official things like contracts or visas. Use 'lapse' or 'expire' when something ends because it was not renewed or paid for, especially in formal or written English.
Význam
stop being valid or active
Kolokace
let a policy lapse
|allow a membership to lapse
|the contract has lapsed
|the visa lapsed
|lapsed license
Synonyma
expire ('Expire' is the most common word for documents or agreements that end; 'lapse' often suggests that someone failed to renew or do something.)
Antonyma
renew (Means to make something, such as a contract or membership, continue instead of letting it lapse.)
Témata
business
|law
|finance
Definice
To end or stop being active because you did not renew, pay, or do something needed.
To stop being legally or officially valid because an expected payment, renewal, or other required action has not been made.
SLOVESO
C1
4
Vzorec užití:
to lapse into [silence/depression/unconsciousness/bad habits]
He answered a few questions and then lapsed into silence.
Válaszolt néhány kérdésre, aztán elhallgatott.
After the accident, she lapsed into a coma that lasted three weeks.
A baleset után kómába esett, és három hétig kómában volt.
Without support, he soon lapsed into his old bad habits.
Over the winter, she gradually lapsed into depression.
The conversation lapsed into small talk after the main topic ended.
Učební příklady
The room lapsed into silence when the teacher walked in.
A terem csendbe borult, amikor a tanár belépett.
After a few minutes, the patient lapsed into unconsciousness.
Néhány perc múlva a beteg eszméletét vesztette.
He stopped exercising and slowly lapsed into old habits.
When she felt lonely, she sometimes lapsed into sadness.
The talk lapsed into quiet after the speech ended.
Častá chyba:
Learners may say 'fall in silence' instead of 'lapse into silence'. Use 'lapse into' or 'fall into' with states like silence, a coma, or depression; do not use 'fall in'.
Význam
gradually fall into a state
Kolokace
lapse into silence
|lapse into unconsciousness
|lapse into a coma
|lapse into bad habits
|lapse into depression
Synonyma
slide (Suggests a gradual movement to a worse state, often with a sense of losing control, similar to 'lapse into' but more general.)
Antonyma
recover (Describes moving back to a better or healthier state, opposite to lapsing into a worse one.)
Témata
emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To slowly move into another state, often a bad or weak state, such as silence, sleep, or bad habits.
To gradually pass into a different, often worse or less active state or condition.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
5
eltelik
B1
Vzorec užití:
[hours/months/years] lapse
Hours lapsed before any news reached the village.
Órák teltek el, mire bármilyen hír eljutott a faluba.
As the weeks lapsed, hope of finding survivors began to fade.
Ahogy teltek a hetek, halványulni kezdett a remény, hogy túlélőket találnak.
Several years lapsed between the two editions of the book.
Učební příklady
Many months lapsed before they saw each other again.
Sok hónap telt el, mire újra látták egymást.
As the days lapsed, they became more worried.
Ahogy teltek a napok, egyre jobban aggódtak.
Ten years lapsed between his first and second film.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use this formal sense in everyday speech, where 'pass' is more natural (e.g., 'Three hours passed', not 'Three hours lapsed' in casual conversation).
Význam
time passing gradually
Kolokace
as the hours lapsed
|as time lapsed
|months lapsed
|years lapsed
Synonyma
pass ('Pass' is the normal everyday verb; 'lapse' sounds more formal or literary and is used less often.)
Antonyma
remain (If time does not seem to move or pass, it 'remains'; this contrasts with time that lapses.)
Témata
time
|literature
Definice
For time to go by, used in formal writing.
Of time, to pass or go by, especially in a formal or literary style.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Vzorec užití:
a lapse of [coverage/rights]; a policy lapse
The company was sued over a lapse of insurance coverage.
A céget a biztosítási fedezet megszűnése miatt perelték be.
Any lapse of your rights under this agreement must be approved in writing.
A jelen megállapodás alapján Önt megillető jogok bármilyen megszűnését írásban kell jóváhagyni.
A brief lapse in your policy could leave you unprotected.
The bank warned customers that a lapse of payment would trigger extra fees.
He lost the apartment because of a lapse in his rental agreement.
Učební příklady
A lapse of coverage can be very expensive if you have an accident.
A biztosítási fedezet megszűnése nagyon sokba kerülhet, ha balesetet szenvedsz.
They fixed the problem after a short lapse in service.
Rövid szolgáltatáskimaradás után kijavították a problémát.
The lawyer said there was a lapse of his rights under the old contract.
The company is not responsible for any loss after a policy lapse.
There should not be any lapse in your health insurance.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this technical sense with a simple 'mistake'. In insurance, law, or business texts, 'a lapse' usually means an agreement or coverage has ended, not that someone made an error.
Význam
ending of a legal right
Kolokace
a lapse of coverage
|insurance lapse
|policy lapse
|a lapse of rights
|lapse of a contract
Synonyma
expiration (Common in legal and business English; 'lapse' often highlights that the ending was caused by failure to act.)
Antonyma
renewal (Refers to the act that keeps a right or agreement from ending, opposite to a lapse.)
Témata
law
|finance
|business
Definice
The end of a legal right, contract, or policy because someone did not pay or renew it.
The ending of a legal right, contract, or policy because a payment, renewal, or other required action was not completed.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lapse
IPA
GB/lˈæps/
US/lˈæps/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lapse (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (lapse)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: lapse
- Plural: lapses
Verb
- Base: lapse
- 3rd Person Singular: lapses
- Present Participle: lapsing
- Past: lapsed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
lapses
noun
lapsing
verb
lapsed
verb
Related words
relapse
noun B2
elapse
verb
Výrazy
a lapse in judgment
1/ə lˈæps ˈɪn d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
temporary mistake in judgment
A short time when you make a bad decision or choose something unwise.
Příklady
- He apologized for what he called a lapse in judgment.
- Driving after drinking was a serious lapse in judgment on her part.
a lapse of concentration
1/ə lˈæps əv kˌɔnsəntɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
brief loss of concentration
A short time when you are not paying attention or cannot focus.
Příklady
- The goalkeeper blamed the goal on a lapse of concentration.
- A brief lapse of concentration can cause serious accidents at work.
allow something to lapse
1/əlˈaʊ sˈʌmθɪŋ tə lˈæps/
fixed phrase
let something become invalid
To choose not to renew or keep something, so it ends or is no longer valid.
Příklady
- She allowed her professional license to lapse when she retired.
- If you allow the policy to lapse, you will lose your coverage.
lapse into
1/lˈæps ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
gradually fall into a state
To slowly move into another state, often a bad or quiet state, such as silence, sleep, or depression.
Příklady
- After a few polite questions, the interview lapsed into awkward silence.
- Without support, he quickly lapsed into depression again.
- The injured player lapsed into unconsciousness before the ambulance arrived.
let something lapse
1/lˈɛt sˈʌmθɪŋ lˈæps/
fixed phrase
fail to renew something
To not do what is needed to keep something, like a contract or membership, active, so it ends.
Příklady
- He let his gym membership lapse because he wasn't using it.
- They accidentally let the domain registration lapse and lost the website address.
memory lapse
1/mˈɛmɚi lˈæps/
fixed phrase
brief period of forgetting
A short time when you forget something that you usually know.
Příklady
- I had a sudden memory lapse and couldn't recall his name.
- She blamed the mistake on a memory lapse during the test.
momentary lapse
1/mˈoʊməntˌɛɹi lˈæps/
fixed phrase
very short temporary failure
A very short time when you make a mistake or do not behave as you usually do.
Příklady
- Her rude comment was just a momentary lapse.
- In a momentary lapse, he sent the email to the wrong person.
time lapse
1/tˈaɪm lˈæps/
fixed phrase
video effect showing fast time
A kind of video or film where many photos taken over a long time are shown quickly, so slow events look fast.
Příklady
- The documentary opened with a time lapse of the city skyline at night.
- He made a time lapse showing a flower opening over several hours.