flag flag /ˈflæg/

noun

1. () Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design  ( flag )
   emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
    In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
   In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
   
   
2. () A listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.  ( masthead , flag )
   a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
   
3. () Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals  ( fleur-de-lis , iris , sword lily , flag )
   plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
    The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
   The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
   
   
4. A conspicuously marked or shaped tail  ( flag )
   a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
   
5. Stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones  ( flag , flagstone )
   stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
   
   
6. Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green  ( flag , pin )
   flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
    The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
   The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
   
   
7. A rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device  ( flag , signal flag )
   a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
   

verb

1. () Provide with a flag  ( flag )
   provide with a flag
    Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
   Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
   
2. () Communicate or signal with a flag  ( flag )
   communicate or signal with a flag
   
3. Become less intense  ( ease off , flag , slacken off , ease up )
   become less intense
   
4. Decorate with flags  ( flag )
   decorate with flags
    The building was flagged for the holiday
   the building was flagged for the holiday
   
5. Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness  ( flag , swag , droop , sag )
   droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness