interim, lag, meantime, meanwhile - the time between one event, process, or period and another
Example:- meanwhile the socialists are running the government
lag, retardation, slowdown - the act of slowing down or falling behind
lag, stave - one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
lag - throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jail, jug, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand - lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example:- The suspects were imprisoned without trial
dawdle, fall back, fall behind, lag - hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
lag - cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
Example:- lag pipes