flag
Definition
A piece of fabric or similar material, typically oblong or square, bearing a distinctive or symbolic design and used as an emblem, as a signaling device, or as a decoration.
To mark or indicate for attention or action, especially in computing or databases (e.g., flag an email as spam).
To signal or wave to someone, typically to attract their attention (e.g., flag down a taxi).
To weaken or lose vigor; to droop or decline (e.g., spirits flagging).
Examples
The national flag waved proudly, but the picnic-goers underneath were more interested in the potato salad it shaded.
He tried to flag down the waiter, but ended up summoning the entire kitchen staff with his enthusiastic arm-waving.
In her email inbox, she flagged the boss's message as 'urgent,' only to discover it was just another meeting about meetings.
After three hours of shopping, her enthusiasm for Black Friday deals began to flag, much like the sale signs wilting in the aisles.
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