elapse

UK
/ɪˈlæps/
US
/ɪˈlæps/

Translations

elapseverb
elapsed
Past Simple
elapsed
Past Participle
elapsing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlæps/
US
/ɪˈlæps/
Several hours would elapse before they heard any news.
Plusieurs heures s'écouleraient avant qu'ils n'entendent la moindre nouvelle.
Synonyms
go by
slip by
fly by
elapsenoun
UK
/ɪˈlæps/
US
/ɪˈlæps/
écoulementSurtout dans l'expression « l'écoulement du temps » ; emploi soutenu.
The elapse of time was evident in the changing seasons.
L'écoulement du temps était évident dans le changement des saisons.

Definitions

elapseverb
To pass or go by, especially with reference to time.
Several hours would elapse before they heard any news.
elapsenoun
The passage or duration of time.
The elapse of time was evident in the changing seasons.