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Definitions

flag down

VERB
hail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address greet salute signal welcome
STRONG
accost flag hello holler shoulder shout yawp
WEAK
sing out speak to wave down whistle down whistle for yoo-hoo
Antonyms
WEAK
disdain dishonor disparage dribble drip slight whisper

Example Sentences

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Peterson has shown flashes of brilliance, but has also missed time with mysterious injuries and seen his play flag down the stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

While the law did not change, assistant referees were told to keep their flag down if they felt there was an immediate scoring opportunity.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Cretan, the spokesperson for the mayor’s office, said there was no legislative requirement to take the flag down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

The man said someone attempted to flag down a police officer when the incident happened.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

The plane hasn't even taken off before I flag down the flight attendant, ask for something to drink.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon