Flag
noun
A piece of cloth with a special design that represents a country or a group.
The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
Often appears as...
- raise the flag
- lower the flag
verb
To become less strong or slower.
Her energy started to flag after the long hike.
Often appears as...
- flag in energy
- flag in interest
verb
To draw attention to something that needs to be dealt with.
The system flags potential problems before they become serious.
Often appears as...
- flag an issue
- flag a problem
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Technical
noun
A type of plant that has long, flat leaves.
She planted some yellow flags in her garden.
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Academic
verb
To signal to a vehicle to stop.
He flagged down a taxi from the side of the street.
Often appears as...
- flag a taxi
- flag a bus
noun
A marker used in sports and certain games.
In golf, the flag shows where the hole is.
Often appears as...
- flag on the play
- flag in golf
noun
A piece of cloth with a special design that represents a country or a group.
The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes.
Often appears as...
- raise the flag
- lower the flag
verb
To become less strong or slower.
Her energy started to flag after the long hike.
Often appears as...
- flag in energy
- flag in interest
verb
To draw attention to something that needs to be dealt with.
The system flags potential problems before they become serious.
Often appears as...
- flag an issue
- flag a problem
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of plant that has long, flat leaves.
She planted some yellow flags in her garden.
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To signal to a vehicle to stop.
He flagged down a taxi from the side of the street.
Often appears as...
- flag a taxi
- flag a bus
noun
A marker used in sports and certain games.
In golf, the flag shows where the hole is.
Often appears as...
- flag on the play
- flag in golf
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Flags often symbolize national pride and are important during cultural celebrations.
On Independence Day, many people display the flag.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Etiquette
There are specific rules for handling the flag respectfully, like not letting it touch the ground.
When folding the flag, they ensured it didn't touch the ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Half-Mast
Flying a flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning or respect for the deceased.
The school flew its flag at half-mast to honor the late president.
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Flags often symbolize national pride and are important during cultural celebrations.
On Independence Day, many people display the flag.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Etiquette
There are specific rules for handling the flag respectfully, like not letting it touch the ground.
When folding the flag, they ensured it didn't touch the ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Half-Mast
Flying a flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning or respect for the deceased.
The school flew its flag at half-mast to honor the late president.
Pro Tip 1/3National Pride
Flags often symbolize national pride and are important during cultural celebrations.
On Independence Day, many people display the flag.
Pro Tip 2/3Respect and Etiquette
There are specific rules for handling the flag respectfully, like not letting it touch the ground.
When folding the flag, they ensured it didn't touch the ground.
Pro Tip 3/3Half-Mast
Flying a flag at half-mast is a sign of mourning or respect for the deceased.
The school flew its flag at half-mast to honor the late president.
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These aren't just people who find a costume and put it on -- they mash them up. They bend them to their will. They change them to be the characters they want to be in those productions. They're super clever and genius. They let their freak flag fly and it's beautiful. But more than that, they rehearse their costumes.
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What if AI learned more...
process for example let's pretend we were trying to clear this Mario level immediately we can make use of our past experience with games even if you've never played Mario you can recognize that in general the player is the one character that stands out and you can recognize that in general the big flag
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Can machines read your...
Social media companies are considering using algorithms to help prevent suicides by flagging posts that contain specific words or phrases. And emotion recognition software can help treat mental disorders or even provide people with low-cost automated psychotherapy. Despite the potential benefits,
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So given those two qualities, I would say that playing Go at a world champion level really ought to be something that's safe from automation, and the fact that it isn't should really raise a cautionary flag for us. And the reason is that we tend to draw a very distinct line,
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Why is the US...
leaving it unratified to this day. Today, there are many suggested amendments, including outlawing the burning of the flag, limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim.
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Greeting the world in...
If you think of culture as an iceberg, only a small fraction of it is visible. Food, flags, and festivals, which are often talked about in schools, are the visible parts that we rightly celebrate. However, only when we look deeper, under the water,
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How to spot a fad diet -...
And another red flag is ritual, when the diet in question instructs you to only eat specific foods, prescribed combinations, or to opt for particular food substitutes, like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run
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What to do if you see a...
to three kindergartens and the world's northernmost school if you want to go grocery shopping you're gonna have to pass our terrifying stuff polar bear with the Norwegian flag Oh longer being is home to a lot of slay
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How To Time Travel PIPE...
in a universe so vast is there any hope of us traveling fast enough so that we could visit the far-off realms of space will we ever be able to plant a flag in the most distant quadrants of the cosmos
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Why city flags may be...
And that's essentially the definition of making life better and providing joy. And few things give me greater joy than a well-designed flag. Yeah!
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My love letter to...
These aren't just people who find a costume and put it on -- they mash them up. They bend them to their will. They change them to be the characters they want to be in those productions. They're super clever and genius. They let their freak flag fly and it's beautiful. But more than that, they rehearse their costumes.
Video examples
What if AI learned more...
process for example let's pretend we were trying to clear this Mario level immediately we can make use of our past experience with games even if you've never played Mario you can recognize that in general the player is the one character that stands out and you can recognize that in general the big flag
Video examples
Can machines read your...
Social media companies are considering using algorithms to help prevent suicides by flagging posts that contain specific words or phrases. And emotion recognition software can help treat mental disorders or even provide people with low-cost automated psychotherapy. Despite the potential benefits,
Video examples
How we'll earn money in...
So given those two qualities, I would say that playing Go at a world champion level really ought to be something that's safe from automation, and the fact that it isn't should really raise a cautionary flag for us. And the reason is that we tend to draw a very distinct line,
Video examples
Why is the US...
leaving it unratified to this day. Today, there are many suggested amendments, including outlawing the burning of the flag, limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim.
Video examples
Greeting the world in...
If you think of culture as an iceberg, only a small fraction of it is visible. Food, flags, and festivals, which are often talked about in schools, are the visible parts that we rightly celebrate. However, only when we look deeper, under the water,
Video examples
How to spot a fad diet -...
And another red flag is ritual, when the diet in question instructs you to only eat specific foods, prescribed combinations, or to opt for particular food substitutes, like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run
Video examples
What to do if you see a...
to three kindergartens and the world's northernmost school if you want to go grocery shopping you're gonna have to pass our terrifying stuff polar bear with the Norwegian flag Oh longer being is home to a lot of slay
Video examples
How To Time Travel PIPE...
in a universe so vast is there any hope of us traveling fast enough so that we could visit the far-off realms of space will we ever be able to plant a flag in the most distant quadrants of the cosmos
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Why city flags may be...
And that's essentially the definition of making life better and providing joy. And few things give me greater joy than a well-designed flag. Yeah!
Example 1 of 10
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Robin Gibb
English Musician
We said we'd fly the flag without him and carry on. I didn't give him a kiss because I still hadn't accepted what was happening. I was hoping that some miracle was going to happen. Of course, it didn't. I wish I had kissed him now.
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George Newbern
American Actor
Raising children is like a hit and run. You've been hit, you can't flag the person down, you're wounded and you don't know who to blame, and no one helps you. And it's weeks, maybe months, before you find out what really happened.
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Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I was raised to pay respect to the flag. That is a symbol that stands for the men and women who have put their life on the line to protect the liberty and freedom that we have an opportunity to enjoy every single day.
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Jesse Ventura
American Politician
If you start studying history closer, you'll find that most all wars are based on false flag operations to get people - to convince the people that they're under attack in some way so that they will support the wars.
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Kirsty Coventry
Zimbabwean Athlete
I take any opportunity I can to raise our country's flag really high and get some shining positive light on things over there.
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Gilbert Baker
American Artist
I love going to cities around the world and seeing the rainbow flag, knowing that it's a safe place where I can be myself.
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Sean Astin
American Actor
My mother wouldn't let me play football because she was afraid I would get hurt, so I played flag football.
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Pauline Hanson
Australian Politician
To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.
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Leigh Hunt
English Poet
If you are ever at a loss to support a flagging conversation, introduce the subject of eating.
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Godfrey Reggio
American Director
What I'm trying to do is to at least raise a flag to the blinding light of technology.
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Robin Gibb
English Musician
We said we'd fly the flag without him and carry on. I didn't give him a kiss because I still hadn't accepted what was happening. I was hoping that some miracle was going to happen. Of course, it didn't. I wish I had kissed him now.
Quote examples
George Newbern
American Actor
Raising children is like a hit and run. You've been hit, you can't flag the person down, you're wounded and you don't know who to blame, and no one helps you. And it's weeks, maybe months, before you find out what really happened.
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Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I was raised to pay respect to the flag. That is a symbol that stands for the men and women who have put their life on the line to protect the liberty and freedom that we have an opportunity to enjoy every single day.
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Jesse Ventura
American Politician
If you start studying history closer, you'll find that most all wars are based on false flag operations to get people - to convince the people that they're under attack in some way so that they will support the wars.
Quote examples
Kirsty Coventry
Zimbabwean Athlete
I take any opportunity I can to raise our country's flag really high and get some shining positive light on things over there.
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Gilbert Baker
American Artist
I love going to cities around the world and seeing the rainbow flag, knowing that it's a safe place where I can be myself.
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Sean Astin
American Actor
My mother wouldn't let me play football because she was afraid I would get hurt, so I played flag football.
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Pauline Hanson
Australian Politician
To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.
Quote examples
Leigh Hunt
English Poet
If you are ever at a loss to support a flagging conversation, introduce the subject of eating.
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Godfrey Reggio
American Director
What I'm trying to do is to at least raise a flag to the blinding light of technology.
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