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lagging

UK
/ˈlæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæɡɪŋ/

Translations

laggingnoun
laggings
pl
calorifugeMatériau d’isolation thermique, notamment autour des tuyaux ou des chaudières.
The engineer recommended adding lagging to the pipes to prevent heat loss.
L’ingénieur a recommandé d’ajouter un calorifuge aux tuyaux pour éviter les pertes de chaleur.
retardAu sens de décalage ou de fait de rester en arrière.
The team's lagging in the project timeline caused concern among the managers.
Le retard de l’équipe dans le calendrier du projet a inquiété les managers.
Synonyms
insulation
padding
cladding
lining
covering
wrap
coat
lag
delay
backlog
slowdown
slowness
tardiness
backwardness
laggingadjective
more lagging
Comp.
most lagging
Super.
UK
/ˈlæɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæɡɪŋ/
en retardForme adjectivale usuelle pour exprimer un manque de progression ou de rythme.
The lagging economy has been a concern for policymakers.
L’économie en retard a préoccupé les décideurs.
Additional translations
retardatairePlus soutenu; employé surtout pour un secteur, un groupe ou une performance qui reste derrière la norme.
Synonyms
sluggish
slow
dawdling
tardy
delayed
falling behind
Antonyms
leading
advancing
progressing
lagverb

lagging

Gerund

lagged
Past Simple
lagged
Past Participle
lagging
Gerund
UK
/læɡ/
US
/læɡ/
prendre du retard
The runner began to lag behind the rest of the group during the final lap.
Le coureur a commencé à prendre du retard sur le reste du groupe pendant le dernier tour.
calorifugerUsage surtout britannique, technique du bâtiment.
The engineer lagged the hot-water pipes to save energy during the winter.
L’ingénieur a calorifugé les tuyaux d’eau chaude pour économiser de l’énergie pendant l’hiver.
Additional translations
ramerInformatique, anglais familier.
retarder
Synonyms
dawdle
tarry
linger
fall behind
delay
slack
Antonyms
lead
advance
forge ahead
laggingsnoun

lagging

laggings
pl
UK
/ˈlæɡɪŋz/
US
/ˈlæɡɪŋz/
calorifugeageSens technique : protection ou isolation thermique de tuyaux, chaudières, etc.
The engineer recommended installing laggings around the pipes to improve energy efficiency.
L'ingénieur a recommandé de poser un calorifugeage autour des tuyaux pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique.
Additional translations
guêtresSens rare ou vieilli : vêtements de protection pour les jambes.
Synonyms
insulation
wrappings
coverings
padding
linings
cladding
sheathing
casings
protective coverings
thermal insulation

Definitions

laggingnoun
Material used for thermal insulation, especially around pipes or boilers.
The engineer recommended adding lagging to the pipes to prevent heat loss.
The act of falling behind or the state of being behind.
The team's lagging in the project timeline caused concern among the managers.
laggingadjective
Falling behind in progress, development, or movement.
The lagging economy has been a concern for policymakers.
Not keeping up with the expected pace or standard.
The student's lagging performance in class was addressed by the teacher.
lagverb
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development.
The runner began to lag behind the rest of the group during the final lap.
To experience a noticeable delay in response or performance, especially in computing or gaming contexts.
The video began to lag during the livestream because of the poor connection.
To fail to keep up with a schedule or deadline.
The project started to lag due to unforeseen complications.
Chiefly British: to cover or line (a pipe, boiler, etc.) with insulating material.
The engineer lagged the hot-water pipes to save energy during the winter.
laggingsnoun
Protective coverings or insulation, often used to prevent heat loss from pipes or boilers.
The engineer recommended installing laggings around the pipes to improve energy efficiency.
Leg coverings or leggings, typically worn for warmth or protection.
The hiker wore thick laggings to keep warm during the winter trek.
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