Flag: meaning, definitions and examples

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flag

 

[ flaษก ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

nationality

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution.

Synonyms

banner, ensign, standard

Examples of usage

  • The flag of the United States has fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
  • During the Olympics, athletes proudly wave their national flags.
  • The flag was raised at half-mast as a sign of mourning.
Context #2 | Verb

signal

Mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way.

Synonyms

highlight, indicate, point out

Examples of usage

  • Please flag any issues you encounter during the project.
  • The team leader flagged the important points for further discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "flag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bandeira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flagge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bendera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฟะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—— (ใฏใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท drapeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bandera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bayrak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlajka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlajka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ——ๅธœ (qรญzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒจแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bandera

Etymology

The word 'flag' originated from the Old Norse word 'flaga', meaning cloth, slab, or streamer. Flags have been used for thousands of years as a way to identify groups, countries, or institutions. The use of flags in warfare dates back to ancient times, where they were used to signal troops or confuse enemies. Over time, flags have become powerful symbols of identity and pride.

See also: flageolet, flagon, flags, flagstone, unflagging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,027, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.