Flag down

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phrasal verb

To attract the attention of a driver or someone in order to make them stop.

She tried to flag down a car to help her.
Visual representation of "flag down" - To attract the attention of a driver or someone in order to make them stop.

Often appears as...

  • flag down a taxi
  • flag down a bus
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Visual representation of "flag down"
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Visibility Matters

When you try to flag someone down, make sure you're visible to them.

Illustration for Visibility Matters
He stood under the streetlight to flag down a taxi.
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Safety First

Never flag down vehicles from the middle of the road; it's dangerous.

Illustration for Safety First
She walked to the sidewalk to safely flag down a bus.
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Urgency Implied

Using 'flag down' can imply an urgent need for the vehicle to stop.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
After his car broke down, he needed to flag down help.
Visual representation of the word "Flag down"

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