Rechercher
to lose
01
retarder
to be deprived of or stop having someone or something
1.1
retarder
to fail or cause someone to fail to get someone or something
Exemple
Her procrastination may lose her the scholarship.
His rudeness could lose him the promotion.
His overconfidence could lose him the election.
She lost us the reservation with her last-minute cancellation.
Our mistake could lose us the chance to present at the conference.
1.2
retarder
to waste or fail to have good use of time or an opportunity
Exemple
The team lost precious minutes due to technical difficulties.
She lost valuable hours waiting for the delayed flight.
He lost an opportunity by not attending the job interview.
Don't lose the chance to learn something new.
1.3
retarder
to experience a reduction or decrease in the quantity or amount of something
Exemple
I'm losing my hair as I get older.
The doctor advised him to lose weight to improve his overall health.
She's been working hard to lose excess body fat.
She's been following a strict diet and exercise routine to lose weight.
02
retarder
to not know the location of a thing or person and be unable to find it
2.1
retarder
to become so immersed in one's thoughts, fantasies, or imagination that one temporarily disconnects from the present reality
Exemple
While gazing at the stars, he lost himself in contemplation of the universe.
As the waves crashed on the shore, she lost herself in thoughts of a distant paradise.
She often lost herself in daydreaming, envisioning a world of adventure.
2.2
retarder
to escape from or get rid of someone or something
Exemple
I lost my stalker by taking a different route home.
They lost the paparazzi by taking a secret exit.
We need to lose that annoying guy at the party.
2.3
retarder
to fail to understand, hear, or see
Exemple
I lost sight of the ball in the bright sun.
Her warning was lost in the background noise.
Her message was lost in the chaos of the protest.
2.4
retarder
to cause someone to become confused and be no longer able to understand or follow an explanation or argument
Exemple
You've lost me.
Your explanation started well, but you lost me halfway through.
His explanation became so technical that he lost me completely.
She delved into complex theories, and she lost me after a few sentences.
I was with you until you mentioned that, and now you've lost me.
2.5
retarder
to become directionally confused or disoriented, or unable to find one's intended path, direction, or location
Exemple
Without GPS, it's easy to lose your way in this maze-like city.
He was so engrossed in his book that he lost his way on the way home.
The thick fog made it easy to lose our bearings while hiking.
The heavy snowfall made it difficult to see, and we lost our way.
2.6
retarder
to deviate or stray from a particular belief or ideology one once followed
Exemple
After years of questioning, he lost his way in the religion he was raised in.
The organization started with a clear mission, but it has since lost its path.
The political party seemed to have lost its path when it shifted its ideology.
She had been a loyal member of the group, but she lost her way when its values changed.
She used to be a dedicated environmentalist, but she has lost her way in recent years.
03
retarder
to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.
3.1
retarder
to cause someone to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.
Exemple
The coach's poor strategy lost us the championship.
Her stumble in the final lap lost her the race.
His missed penalty kick lost the game for his team.
The controversial debate moment could have lost her the election.
04
retarder
to be deprived of someone because they are no longer alive
4.1
retarder
(of a pregnant person) to suffer the loss of a baby through miscarriage or during childbirth
Exemple
She lost the baby during her second trimester of pregnancy.
Tragically, she lost the baby when she was six months into her pregnancy.
Losing a baby in childbirth is a tragic experience for any family.
The couple grieved deeply when they lost their child to a miscarriage.
She had to go through a painful experience when she lost the baby at five months.
4.2
retarder
to suffer death or to pass away
Exemple
Many soldiers lost their lives during the war.
In the fire, they lost their lives while trying to save others.
The earthquake caused numerous people to lose their lives.
The memorial was erected to honor those who had lost their lives in the tragic event.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, the patient eventually lost his life.
05
retarder
to earn less than one's expenditure, especially in business
06
retarder
to remove a particular part or feature of something that is considered unnecessary or unwanted
07
retarder
(of clocks or watches) to operate slower than what is normal and to show time behind the correct time
Exemple
The town lost power during the blackout.
She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion.
If you don't take precautions, you might lose your belongings in a crowded place.
She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated.
After a bout of illness, he temporarily lost his appetite but soon recovered.
