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( usually passive) to absorb or engross: he was lost in contemplation.
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to have slip from sight, hearing, attention, etc.: to lose him in the crowd.to bring to destruction or ruin (usually used passively): Ship and crew were lost.to get rid of: to lose one's fear of the dark to lose weight.(of a clock or watch) to run slower by: The watch loses three minutes a day.įorfeit the possession of: to lose a fortune at the gaming table.to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain: to lose one's balance to lose one's figure.to be bereaved of by death: to lose a sister.to suffer the deprivation of: to lose one's job to lose one's life.to fail inadvertently to retain (something) in such a way that it cannot be immediately recovered: I just lost a dime under this sofa.to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.Lose (lo̅o̅z), USA pronunciation v., lost, los The company announced a small loss for the computer division. Lose is a verb, lost is an adjective, loss is a noun: I lost my keys. Idioms lose it, to fail to maintain one's temper, composure, or control.lose out, to suffer defeat or loss: Our company lost out on the deal.to cause this to happen: I'm afraid you've lost me do you mind going over it one more time?.to fail to hear, understand, comprehend, or see: I've lost you do you mind going over it again for me?.to allow (oneself) to be absorbed in something: I had lost myself in thought.to be defeated (in): They lost four games in a row.to fail to gain or win: He lost the bet.to waste: We have lost enough time waiting.to have (someone) slip from sight or awareness: The detective lost the man she was following.to bring to destruction: Ship and crew were lost.to come to have less (money) than before: lost a million dollars on the deal.(of a timepiece) to run slower by: The watch loses three minutes a day.to fail to keep, preserve, or maintain: to lose a fortune by gambling.(of a physician) to fail to preserve the life of (a patient): The doctor lost a young patient.to experience the death of (someone): He had just lost his wife to cancer.
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to suffer the taking away of: to lose one's job.to fail to keep, as by accident, usually temporarily: I just lost a dime under this sofa.to come to be without, as through accident: They lost all their belongings in the storm.Lose /luz/ USA pronunciation v., lost /lɔst, lɑst/ USA pronunciation los