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flagging

The correct spelling is flagging.

How to pronounce flagging

verb

IPA: /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

Say it like: Fla-gji-ng

The correct spelling is flagging. To furnish or deck out with flags. For example: "Please flag down a taxi for me."

Usage Examples

Please flag down a taxi for me.

to flag an order to troops or vessels at a distance

I've flagged up the need for further investigation into this.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To furnish or deck out with flags.
  2. 2.To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
  3. 3.(often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
  4. 4.To convey (a message) by means of flag signals.
  5. 5.(often with up) To note, mark or point out for attention.

noun

  1. 1.A pavement or sidewalk of flagstones; flagstones, collectively.
  2. 2.The process by which something flags or tires.

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