flag

/flæɡ/
verb
  1. To mark something for attention or action.
    • The system flags suspicious emails automatically.
    • She flagged the important dates on her calendar.
    • Please flag any errors in the report.
  2. To become weak, tired, or less active.
    • The conversation flagged when they ran out of topics.
    • His energy began to flag after the long hike.
    • Interest in the project flagged as the deadline passed.
  3. To signal or wave to get someone's attention.
    • The driver flagged down a police officer for help.
    • She flagged the waiter to ask for the check.
    • He flagged a taxi on the busy street.
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noun
  1. A piece of cloth with a pattern or colors that represents a country, organization, or team.
    • Each team waved its flag at the sports event.
    • The national flag was raised during the ceremony.
    • The ship flew a red flag to signal danger.
  2. A small piece of paper or cloth used as a marker or signal.
    • He placed a flag on the map to mark the location.
    • The student used a sticky flag to highlight the important page.
    • The referee raised a flag to indicate a foul.
  3. A symbol or sign used to represent an idea or cause.
    • The company's flag stands for quality and trust.
    • The charity adopted the dove as its flag for peace.
    • Freedom of speech is a flag that many people defend.
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