Definition of Flag
Flag
Flag


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A piece of cloth with a symbol or design, used to represent a country, or organization.

e.g. The American flag waved proudly in the wind.

(verb)
to become weaker or more tired/unsteady; to wane in energy or enthusiasm/spirit;

e.g. She had begun to flag after spending all day walking around in the sun.

(verb)
to hang loosely;

e.g. The banner flags on the wall, on the verge of falling.

(verb)
to signal as if with a flag;

e.g. He flagged the train down to a sharp stop.

(verb)
to mark with a flag, or to identify with a flag;

e.g. He flagged problems in the code so that I could go back and correct them before finally submitting.

(verb)
to declare or call a penalty;

e.g. He was flagged for pushing an opponent player while dribbling the ball.



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