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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 contexts and idioms. Find out how to pronounce flag and see translations in other languages.

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

    1. : a usually rectangular piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a symbol (as of a nation), as a signaling device, or as a decoration. 2. a. : the tail of some dogs (such as a setter or hound) also : the long hair fringing a dog's tail. b. : the tail of a deer. 3. a. : something used like a flag to signal or attract attention. b.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word flag as a noun, verb, or symbol. Find out the different types of flags, their shapes, colors, and designs, and how they are used in various contexts.

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  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-englishMeaning of flag – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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

    A flag is a piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, standard, signal, or emblem. Learn about different types of flags, their meanings, and how to use them in various contexts.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word flag in English. Find out how to use flag as a symbol, a signal, a flower or a stone with pictures and idioms.