lag
Definitions
A period of time between one event and another, or a delay in progress.
To fail to keep up with others in a race or movement.
The time interval between the input of a signal and its resulting output in an electronic system.
Examples
The internet connection started to lag during the middle of the video call.
There is often a noticeable lag between the action on screen and the sound in this game.
Economic growth began to lag behind the projections made earlier this year.