flag meaning and definition

FLAG noun

Definition of flag (noun)

1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
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.
   • synonyms: masthead
3. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
   • synonyms: fleur-de-lis, iris, sword lily
4. a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
   • synonyms: signal flag
5. flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
   • synonyms: pin
6. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
   • synonyms: flagstone
7. a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

FLAG verb

Definition of flag (verb)

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