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    flag
    /flaɡ/

    noun

    • 1. a piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities: "the American flag"
    • 2. a small piece of cloth attached at one edge to a pole and used as a marker or signal in various sports: "the flag's up"

    verb

    • 1. mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way: "the spellcheck program flags any words that are not in its dictionary"
    • 2. (of an official) raise a flag to draw the referee's attention to a breach of the rules in soccer, rugby, and other sports: "the goalkeeper brought down Hendrie and a linesman immediately flagged"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLAG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of flag as a noun and a verb in English, with different types and uses of flags. Find out how to pronounce flag and see translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flagFlag Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flag, from a type of plant to a symbol of nationality. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of flag.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › flagFLAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Flag definition: a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant. . See examples of FLAG used in a sentence.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FlagFlag - Wikipedia

    A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular) with distinctive colours and design. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flag, from a piece of cloth as a sign or symbol to a verb meaning to lose enthusiasm or energy. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLAG | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of flag as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations. A flag is a piece of cloth with a special design and colours, that is fixed to a pole as the symbol of a country or group.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › flagFlag - definition of flag by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word flag in different contexts, such as a symbol, a signal, a mark, or a tail. Compare the definitions from various sources, such as American Heritage, Collins, and Wikipedia.