Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flag-down

phrasal verb
/flæɡ daʊn/
Definition
To signal for something or someone to stop, often by waving a flag or hand.
Examples
  • She had to flag down a taxi during the rain.
  • The officer was able to flag down the runaway car before it crashed.
  • He flagged down a passing bus to ask for directions.
Meaning
The act of catching the attention of a vehicle, person, or service to request them to halt or come over.
Synonyms
  • signal
  • wave down
  • hail