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A piece of cloth or similar material used as a symbol or emblem
“By waving a colorful flag and singing an anthem, you transform the nation from an abstract story into a tangible reality.”
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification
“With a harp on a blue shield displayed in the center, it was the flag of the lord lieutenant of Ireland.”
A sign or indicator of something
“Two participants selecting a large number of the same incorrect answers to questions could be a flag that copying has occurred.”
A flat stone slab, typically rectangular or square, used for paving
“Further excavations were proceeded with to the south, and to the eastward, when a stone flag was found to cover a vault.”
A label that provides information
A device used to give notice or warning
A carrier, airline or flag, operating scheduled flights to transport passengers and cargo by air
A variable that can hold a single true/false (1/0) value
Patriotic symbol extolling traditional American values in short definition
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to
Any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
To use gestures to call for, or get the attention of, someone
“He threw on a sweater and ran out to flag a cab.”
To mark, highlight or indicate something
“The software can recognize when you are using a phrase incorrectly and flag it for correction.”
To identify or make a determination on something
“If anything seems out of place against pre-determined policies, then a business will be able to flag the problem before it turns into a full-blown security threat.”
To deplete, or be depleted, in amount, level, degree or intensity
“For an entire summer, he had lusted and fought and eaten little, and now in late autumn, his vital resources began to flag.”
To become tired or lose strength and energy
“After an hour or two, he began to flag. As he struggled to keep the pace, he dripped sweat on the meat and delivered half of it to the wrong bins.”
To physically wither away, especially due to a lack of strength and energy
“After a long walk, we were starting to flag from the heat and humidity and decided to head back to the hotel.”
To hang or droop downward, typically due to a lack of energy or vitality
“Tough and easy to grow, they bloom profusely in late summer and can inject fresh color as other flowers begin to flag.”
To become progressively worse in quality or health
To warn in advance
To cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
To appoint or specify as a selection
To emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
To set apart for a special use
To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
To lose or be without hope
To acknowledge the presence of with a greeting
To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively
To call attention to
To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something)
To fail suddenly and completely
(welcome in) To officially celebrate the coming or arrival of
To name, call or describe as being
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