Lapsed

Pronunciation: /ˈlæpst/

Lapsed (adjective)

  1. No longer valid because the time limit has passed.
  2. No longer active or practicing a belief or activity.

Examples

  • The contract has lapsed, so we need to renew it.
  • Her membership lapsed last month.

Common collocations: lapsed contract, lapsed membership, lapsed Catholic, lapsed member

Synonyms of Lapsed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lapsed

  • — when discussing memberships or subscriptions
  • — when something is ongoing or uninterrupted