Flag | Mean of flag in English Dictionary

/ˈflæg/

• Noun
• a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group
1. raise/lower the American flag
2. The flag was flying [=the flag was raised up on a pole] over the fort.
• a piece of cloth used as a signal or to attract attention
1. waving a flag of surrender/truce
2. a checkered flag
3. The referee threw a penalty flag.
• Verb
• to signal (someone or something that is moving past you) to stop especially by raising or waving your hand
1. flag a taxi
2. I flagged the waiter for the check.
3. We should flag someone down and ask for directions.

• to mark (something, such as a page or section of a book) so that it can be easily seen or found
1. She flagged several pages for me to review.
• to signal that you are giving a penalty to (a player) by throwing a penalty flag
1. He was flagged for holding.
• to become weak
1. Our interest flagged as the speaker droned on.
2. The good news boosted my flagging spirits.
3. Her energy shows no sign of flagging after all these years.
• to become less interesting, attractive, or valuable
1. He's trying to revive his flagging career.
2. flagging stock prices