tag

/tæɡ/
verb
  1. To attach a tag to something, or to mark something with a tag.
    • The scientist tagged the birds with small tracking devices.
    • I forgot to tag my suitcase before the flight.
    • Please tag each item with the correct price before putting it on the shelf.
  2. To add a label or mention someone in a digital context, such as on social media.
    • You can tag a friend in the comments to show them the video.
    • Don't forget to tag your location when you post that picture.
    • She tagged me in a funny photo from our trip.
  3. To touch someone in the game of tag, making them 'it'.
    • He ran fast and tagged me before I could reach the base.
    • I almost tagged her, but she dodged at the last second.
    • If you tag someone while they're on the slide, it still counts.
noun
  1. A small piece of paper, plastic, or other material attached to an object to give information about it, such as a price, size, or instructions.
    • The price tag on the jacket said $50.
    • The luggage tag had my name and address on it.
    • I always cut the tag off my new clothes before wearing them.
  2. A children's game in which one player chases the others and tries to touch them, making them 'it'.
    • The kids played tag in the park until it got dark.
    • My little sister loves running away from me when we play tag.
    • In tag, if you get touched, you have to chase everyone else.
  3. A label or marker used to identify or categorize something, especially in digital contexts like social media or file management.
    • You can use hashtags as tags to help people find your posts.
    • I added a 'vacation' tag to all my beach photos.
    • The software lets you organize your files by color-coded tags.
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