flag

Definition

• n. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
• n. a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
• n. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
• n. a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

Word forms

Past tense

flagged

Present participle

flagging

Past participle

flagged

Third person singular

flags

Example sentences

1. n.

   The national flag was raised during the ceremony.

2. vt.

   They decided to flag the route for the upcoming marathon.

3. vi.

   After running for an hour, he felt his energy flag.

4. n.

   The program uses a flag to indicate whether the task is complete.