Flag
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Flag
Noun
- A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
- The design that could be placed on a flag, typically a rectangular graphic that is used to represent an entity (like a country, organisation or group of people) or an idea.
"The flag of France has three vertical stripes."
- A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.
- A signal flag.
- The use of a flag, especially to indicate the start of a race or other event.
Verb
- To furnish or deck out with flags.
- To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
- To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
"Please flag down a taxi for me."
- To convey (a message) by means of flag signals.
"to flag an order to troops or vessels at a distance"
- To note, mark or point out for attention.
"I've flagged up the need for further investigation into this."
Verb
Noun
- Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
Noun
Verb
- To pave with flagstones.
"Fred is planning to flag his patio this weekend."