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
