intransitive verb
Definition: To become invalid or inactive, often due to neglect or the passage of time.
Example: Her subscription will lapse if she doesn't renew it by the end of the month.
noun
Definition: A temporary break or failure in something, such as a conversation, memory, or moral behavior.
Example: There was a lapse in the meeting when everyone stopped talking for a moment.
transitive verb
Definition: To let something expire or come to an end, often due to a lack of action or attention.
Example: He decided to lapse his membership after the first year.