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to flag down
[phrase form: flag]
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挥手拦车, 招手停车
to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures
Flag down
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裁判的信号, 罚旗
a situation in lacrosse where a penalty is called, indicated by the referee throwing a flag onto the field
What is a "flag down"?
In lacrosse, a flag down refers to a situation where a penalty is called during play, and the referee throws a yellow flag onto the field. The flag signals that a player has committed a foul, and play continues until the team with the ball is stopped. Once the play is halted, the referee will stop the clock and assess the penalty. A flag down situation often results in an advantage for the opposing team, where they have more players on the field for a short time, giving them a chance to score.
Example
A flag down can result in a man-up opportunity for the opposing team.
Players should immediately stop when they see a flag down on the field.
When the referee throws a flag down, it means there 's a penalty on the play.
