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flag

[/flæɡ/]
noun/verbpl: flags
bandeira
1. A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge, used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a ball in a game
The flag of Brazil has a green background.
A bandeira do Brasil tem fundo verde.
2. To become tired or less energetic; to droop or lose strength
My energy began to flag after lunch.
Minha energia começou a diminuir após o almoço.
3. To mark with a flag or label for attention
I flagged the important emails for review.
Marquei os emails importantes para revisão.
4. A flat stone used for paving
The patio was made of stone flags.
O pátio era feito de lajes de pedra.
NYC Slang
flag down (to hail a taxi)
Synonyms
bannerpennantstandardensignweakentirefade
Antonyms
strengthenenergizeinvigorate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bandeira
Most common term for the national flag or any flag
Brazil
flâmula
Used for smaller decorative flags or pennants
Portugal
bandeira
Standard term; identical to Brazilian usage
Brazil
laje
For the paving stone meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

flag someone down
under the flag of
keep the flag flying
nail one's colors to the mast
show the flag
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