Tag
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British pronunciation/tˈæɡ/
American pronunciation/ˈtæɡ/

Definition & Meaning of "tag"

to tag
01

to securely attach a small piece of identification or information to an item

Transitive: to tag sth
to tag definition and meaning
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I will tag the suitcase with my name and contact information before the flight.
Please tag your belongings at the conference to avoid any mix-ups.
02

to label or identify someone or something with a specific descriptive term or nickname

Complex Transitive: to tag sb/sth as sth
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A journalist tagged the rising political leader as " The Voice of the People ".
The renowned artist was tagged " The Master of Light " for their extraordinary use of lighting techniques.
03

to touch someone lightly as part of a game

Transitive: to tag sb
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In the game of tag, you have to run fast to avoid being tagged by the other players.
The children laughed as they chased each other around the yard, trying to tag one another.
04

to embellish or enhance a piece of writing, particularly blank verse or prose, by introducing rhymes or rhyming elements

Transitive: to tag a piece of writing with rhymes
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The poet sought to tag his verses with subtle rhymes, adding depth to his blank verse.
She decided to tag her prose with occasional rhymes, giving her narrative a lyrical quality.
05

to follow and stay close to someone

Transitive: to tag sb
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The paparazzi tagged the celebrity wherever she went, hoping to capture candid shots for the tabloids.
During the hike, the group tagged the experienced mountaineer to ensure they stayed on the right trail.
06

to associate or label someone or something in a post, comment, or photo, typically by using their username or adding relevant keywords, enabling others to easily find or identify them when viewing the content

Transitive: to tag sb in social media content
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Do n't forget to tag me in the photo from last night's party so I can share it with my friends!
I 'll tag the author of this article in my tweet to give them credit for their insightful work.
07

(in baseball) to touch a runner with the ball or glove to get them out

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The fielder tagged the runner before he reached the base.
He was tagging players quickly during the game.
08

(of a runner in baseball) to touch a base with their foot while advancing to ensure they are moving legally, especially after a fly ball is caught

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The runner tagged third base before heading for home.
He is tagging every base carefully during the play.
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(of a fielder in baseball) to touch a base with their foot to get a runner out during a force play

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The fielder tagged first base to get the runner out.
She tagged the base with her foot to make the force out.
Tag
01

a children’s game played by two or more children, in which one runs after the others and tries to touch them, the touched player then has to run after the others instead

tag definition and meaning

What is "tag"?

Tag is a simple and active game where one player is chosen to be "it" and must chase the other players to try to touch or "tag" them. Once a player is tagged, they become "it" and must try to tag someone else. The game continues as players run and try to avoid being tagged by "it." There are many variations of tag, with some involving safe zones where players can avoid being tagged for a short time. Tag is commonly played outdoors and helps children develop physical fitness, speed, and social skills.

02

a small label attached to goods displaying their price

03

(in professional wrestling) the act of touching a teammate to switch places in a match

What is a "tag"?

In professional wrestling, a tag refers to a situation in a team match where one wrestler physically touches their partner to switch places, allowing the fresh partner to enter the match and continue fighting. This is often done to give each wrestler a break while the other team member takes over. Tag matches usually involve teams of two or more wrestlers, with the rules allowing wrestlers to tag in and out as long as the tag is clear and legal. The goal is to outlast the opposing team, using strategy and teamwork to gain an advantage.

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The tag was perfectly timed to change the match ’s momentum.
The wrestler made a quick tag to bring in his partner.
04

a small piece of cloth or paper

05

a label associated with something for the purpose of identification

06

(in baseball) the action of touching a runner with the ball or glove to get them out

What is a "tag"?

A tag in baseball or softball happens when a defensive player touches a runner with the ball or the glove holding the ball in an attempt to get them out. This can occur when the runner is not on a base or when the defensive player is trying to stop the runner from reaching a base. If the runner is tagged before reaching the base, they are out. A tag is a common way for fielders to end a play and is important for preventing the other team from scoring or advancing.

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The player made a quick tag to get the runner out.
The runner avoided the tag by diving into the base.
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