Definition & Meaning of "Flag down"

Flag down

/flˈaɡ dˈaʊn/

/flˈæɡ dˈaʊn/

to signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures

a situation in lacrosse where a penalty is called, indicated by the referee throwing a flag onto the field

Example

The hitchhiker hoped to flag down a kind driver who would give them a ride.

They had to flag down a passing car for help after their vehicle broke down.

He had to flag down a passing police officer to report the accident.

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