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flags (noun, verb)

A piece of cloth, typically rectangular and attached by one edge to a pole or rope, used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration. It can also refer to the action of marking an item for attention or signaling to a vehicle to stop.

💬 Example

"The stadium was decorated with the flags of all the participating nations."

💡 Memory Tip

F-L-A-G: Fabric Logos Always Guide. (Think of flags guiding people or signaling).

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I flag up a taxi. → I flag down a taxi.

The flag is flapping in the air. → The flag is fluttering in the wind.

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