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Lapse
Example
His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.
The lapse in safety procedures was due to the team 's fatigue at the end of the shift.
A lapse in proofreading allowed a typo to appear in the final version of the document.
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a failure to maintain a higher state
03
in addition (usually followed by `with')
04
a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration
Example
His lapse in judgment led to a regrettable decision.
She experienced a lapse in concentration during the long lecture.
After a brief lapse, they resumed their discussion on the important topic.
to lapse
01
go back to bad behavior
02
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
03
to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect
Example
The subscription will lapse if payment is not received by the due date.
If the company does n't take action, the license will lapse at the end of the year.
My gym membership lapsed because I forgot to renew it last month.
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pass into a specified state or condition
05
let slip
Example
His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.
The lapse in safety procedures was due to the team's fatigue at the end of the shift.
A lapse in proofreading allowed a typo to appear in the final version of the document.
She acknowledged her lapse and quickly corrected the error before it caused further problems.
The lapse in her driving attention resulted in a near miss at the intersection.
