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Meaning of flag down | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Use a flag or similar kind of signal to get someone's attention.

idiomatic, transitive

Equivalents

Français se manifester
中文 拦
ZH-TW 攔

Examples

“Near-synonyms: hail, signal”
“If you want a taxi in Central London, you'll have to stand in the road and flag one down.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

flag up flagellate flagellated flagellates flagellatin' flagellating

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