flag

/flˈæɡ/

/ˈfɫæɡ/

Flag

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

synonyms : fleur-de-lis

iris

sword lily

a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

synonyms : signal flag

2.1

a piece of cloth with a mark or pattern that stands for a country, organization, etc.

2.2

flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

synonyms : pin

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

synonyms : masthead

a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones

synonyms : flagstone

a fabric or vinyl banner displayed on a pole or mast to promote events, businesses, or organizations in outdoor spaces

an item or message for special attention, often using a visual indicator or symbol, to signify its importance, status, or need for follow-up

to flag

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to put or draw a mark on something in order to make it more noticeable

provide with a flag

(Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints

synonyms : canonisation

canonization

communicate or signal with a flag

to lose energy, strength, and enthusiasm

synonyms : ease off

ease up

slacken off

decorate with flags

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

synonyms : droop

sag

swag

Examples

1. The flag waved proudly over the building.

2. The white flag means surrender.

3. The flag of the country had a star in the center.

4. The flag of Switzerland features a white cross on a red background.

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