Definitions

1. verb

to be unable to find something or someone; to fail to catch or take something

“I was unable to find my phone, I lose it somewhere in the house.”

2. verb

to suffer a defeat or loss in a competition, game, or other contest

“The team lose the match due to their poor performance.”

3. verb

to spend or waste money, time, or resources

“If you lose money in a bad investment, you may not be able to recover it.”

4. verb

to misplace or forget something

“I lose my keys every morning.”

5. verb

to give up control or possession of something

“The company loses control of the market due to the rise of competition.”

6. noun

a failure to win or succeed in something

“The team’s loss was due to their lack of experience.”

7. noun

the act of losing something or someone

“The loss of my job was devastating.”

8. noun

a disadvantage or a setback

“The loss of our key player was a major setback for the team.”