flag
11 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
flags
plural
flags
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLAG
[count]
1
:
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group
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raise/lower the American flag
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The flag was flying [=the flag was raised up on a pole] over the fort.
◊ To fly/show/wave the flag is to display the flag of your country as a sign of patriotism.
2
:
a piece of cloth used as a signal or to attract attention
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see also red flag, white flag
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waving a flag of surrender/truce
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a checkered flag
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The referee threw a penalty flag.
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compare 4flag
2
flag
/ˈflæg/
verb
flags;
flagged;
flagging
2
flag
/ˈflæg/
verb
flags;
flagged;
flagging
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLAG
[+ object]
1
:
to signal (someone or something that is moving past you) to stop especially by raising or waving your hand
— often + down
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flag a taxi
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I flagged the waiter for the check.
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We should flag someone down and ask for directions.
2
:
to mark (something, such as a page or section of a book) so that it can be easily seen or found
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She flagged several pages for me to review.
3
American football
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to signal that you are giving a penalty to (a player) by throwing a penalty flag
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He was flagged for holding.
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compare 3flag
3
flag
/ˈflæg/
verb
flags;
flagged;
flagging
3
flag
/ˈflæg/
verb
flags;
flagged;
flagging
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLAG
[no object]
1
:
to become weak
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Our interest flagged as the speaker droned on.
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The good news boosted my flagging spirits.
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Her energy shows no sign of flagging after all these years.
2
:
to become less interesting, attractive, or valuable
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He's trying to revive his flagging career.
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flagging stock prices
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compare 2flag
