flagging

Meaning 1: General

A piece of cloth, often with a special design, used as a symbol or signal.

Examples

• The flag of the United States has 50 stars.
• He waved a white flag to show he surrendered.

Meaning 2: Signal

A signal or warning, often used to indicate danger or a stop.

Examples

• The referee raised a yellow flag to show a foul.
• The red flag on the beach means it is dangerous to swim.

Meaning 3: Plant

A plant with long, narrow leaves, like an iris.

Examples

• The garden was filled with beautiful yellow flags.
• The iris is also known as a flag.

Pronunciation: /flæɡ/

How to Use flagging

flag of [place] (prepositional phrase)

The flag that represents a specific country or place. — "We saw the flag of France flying high."

flag down (phrasal verb)

To signal to a vehicle to stop. — "He tried to flag down a taxi."

Synonyms of flagging

Words with a similar meaning to flagging:

• banner
• standard
• ensign

Antonyms of flagging

Words with the opposite meaning to flagging:

• symbol
• sign