Flag off

verb phrase

To start an event or race, especially a car race.

The president will flag off the marathon tomorrow at 6 am.
Visual representation of "flag off" - To start an event or race, especially a car race.

Often appears as...

  • flag off the race
  • flag off an event

Usage tips

Approving

verb phrase

To decline something politely; to signal a decline of an offer.

After three rounds of wine, I had to flag off the fourth.
Visual representation of "flag off" - To decline something politely; to signal a decline of an offer.

Often appears as...

  • flag off the offer
  • flag off another drink

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb phrase

To start an event or race, especially a car race.

The president will flag off the marathon tomorrow at 6 am.
Visual representation of "flag off" - To start an event or race, especially a car race.

Often appears as...

  • flag off the race
  • flag off an event

Usage tips

Approving

verb phrase

To decline something politely; to signal a decline of an offer.

After three rounds of wine, I had to flag off the fourth.
Visual representation of "flag off" - To decline something politely; to signal a decline of an offer.

Often appears as...

  • flag off the offer
  • flag off another drink

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "flag off"
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Event Initiation

Used to describe the ceremonial action of starting an event, often by a dignitary or official.

Illustration for Event Initiation
The mayor will flag off the annual parade.
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Specific Actions

Typically involves a physical flag being waved to signal the start, especially in races.

Illustration for Specific Actions
Watch for the moment they flag off the grand prix.
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Not General Use

Reserved for formal event beginnings, not used for casual or informal starts.

Illustration for Not General Use
You wouldn't 'flag off' a friendly game of soccer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Event Initiation

Used to describe the ceremonial action of starting an event, often by a dignitary or official.

Illustration for Event Initiation
The mayor will flag off the annual parade.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Actions

Typically involves a physical flag being waved to signal the start, especially in races.

Illustration for Specific Actions
Watch for the moment they flag off the grand prix.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not General Use

Reserved for formal event beginnings, not used for casual or informal starts.

Illustration for Not General Use
You wouldn't 'flag off' a friendly game of soccer.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Event Initiation

Used to describe the ceremonial action of starting an event, often by a dignitary or official.

Illustration for Event Initiation
The mayor will flag off the annual parade.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Actions

Typically involves a physical flag being waved to signal the start, especially in races.

Illustration for Specific Actions
Watch for the moment they flag off the grand prix.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not General Use

Reserved for formal event beginnings, not used for casual or informal starts.

Illustration for Not General Use
You wouldn't 'flag off' a friendly game of soccer.
Visual representation of the word "Flag off"

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