Word: Flag

Pronunciation

/flæɡ/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A piece of cloth, often rectangular, typically with distinctive colors and patterns, used as a symbol, signaling device, or decoration, especially one that represents a country or organization. Example: “The national flag of the United States features stars and stripes.”

  • Also, a symbol or indicator in computing: “A red flag indicating an error.”
  • A masthead on a ship or a vehicle’s registration plate: “The ship sailed under the British flag.”
  • In sports, it can refer to a marker or a signal flag used to indicate certain situations during play: “The referee raised the yellow flag for a foul.”

• Verb (v):

  • To signal or indicate something using a flag: “The driver flagged down the passing taxi.”
  • To mark or identify something as important or problematic: “The system flagged this email as spam.”
  • To show approval or enthusiasm: “The crowd was flagging their support by waving flags.”
  • To become weaker or decline: “His energy flagged after a long day of work.”

Phrases

• “Fly the flag”: To display a flag as a sign of pride, patriotism, or allegiance.
• “Flag down”: To signal a vehicle to stop, usually by waving a hand or object like a flag.
• “Red flag”: A warning signal or indication of potential danger or a problem.
• “Flag up”: To draw attention to something or bring it to someone’s notice.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “They hoisted the American flag on Independence Day.”
• Verb: “The detective flagged the suspicious transaction in the report.”
• Idiomatic usage: “After running several miles, his stamina flagged.”

Synonyms

• Banner
• Standard
• Ensign (for a country’s flag)
• Signal (for the action of flagging something)
• Mark (as in marking something as important)
• Wane (in the sense of declining strength or energy)