flag

//flæɡ//
A2Frequency Level 7Neutral
Visual representation of flag

Noun

flagSingular
flagsPlural
1

A piece of cloth with a distinctive design and colors, typically rectangular, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal

The national flag was flying outside the building.

2

A marker or indicator used to draw attention to something specific

I put a flag on the page to mark where I stopped reading.

Verb

flagInfinitive
flagPresent tense
flaggedPast tense
flaggedPast participle
flaggingPresent participle
flagsThird-person singular
1

To mark or identify something for attention or action

The teacher flagged the errors in my essay.

2

To signal or wave to attract attention

She flagged down a taxi on the street.

3

To become tired or lose energy; to droop or weaken

The runners began to flag after the first few miles.