to lose (a chance); to miss
to overlook; to omit; to forget
to deviate; to depart from (the norm, etc.)
会社は市場参入の機会を逸した。
The company missed its chance to enter the market.
チャンスを逸して、チームは後れを取った。
Having let the opportunity slip, the team fell behind.
躊躇しすぎると、あなたは必ず絶好の時機を逸す。
If you hesitate too long, you will surely miss the perfect moment.