flagging

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈflæɡɪŋ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A pavement or sidewalk of flagstones; flagstones, collectively.

2 Definition

The process by which something flags or tires.

Verb
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

To furnish or deck out with flags.

2 Definition

To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.

3 Definition

(often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.

Example Sentences
  • Please flag down a taxi for me.
4 Definition

To convey (a message) by means of flag signals.

Example Sentences
  • to flag an order to troops or vessels at a distance
5 Definition

(often with up) To note, mark or point out for attention.

Example Sentences
  • I've flagged up the need for further investigation into this.
6 Definition

To signal (an event).

Example Sentences
  • The compiler flagged three errors.
7 Definition

To set a program variable to true.

Example Sentences
  • Flag the debug option before running the program.
8 Definition

To decoy (game) by waving a flag, handkerchief, etc. to arouse the animal's curiosity.

9 Definition

To penalize for an infraction.

Example Sentences
  • The defender was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.
10 Definition

To defeat (an opponent) on time, especially in a blitz game.

11 Definition

To weaken, become feeble.

Example Sentences
  • His strength flagged toward the end of the race.
12 Definition

To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.

13 Definition

To let droop; to suffer to fall, or let fall, into feebleness.

Example Sentences
  • to flag the wings
14 Definition

To enervate; to exhaust the vigour or elasticity of.

15 Definition

To pave with flagstones.

Example Sentences
  • Fred is planning to flag his patio this weekend.