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to flag down
[phrase form: flag]
01
to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
down
base verb
flag
present tense
flag down
3rd person singular
flags down
present participle
flagging down
past simple
flagged down
past participle
flagged down
Examples
They had to flag down a passing car for help after their vehicle broke down.
Flag down
01
a situation in lacrosse where a penalty is called, indicated by the referee throwing a flag onto the field
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
complex compound
countable
plural form
flag downs
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.
Examples
When the referee throws a flag down, it means there's a penalty on the play.
