elapse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pass or move by.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlæps/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elapse.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-StuckInLagToad-elapse.wav

Word forms

elapse elapses elapsing elapsed

Etymology

From Middle French elapser, from Latin elapsus.

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