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flag [ˈflæg]

1 flag noun
  • a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group
  • a piece of cloth used as a signal or to attract attention

2 flag verb
  • to signal (someone or something that is moving past you) to stop especially by raising or waving your hand —often + down
  • to mark (something, such as a page or section of a book) so that it can be easily seen or found
  • to signal that you are giving a penalty to (a player) by throwing a penalty flag

3 flag verb
  • to become weak
  • to become less interesting, attractive, or valuable

4 flag noun
  • flagstone