Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-mast
phrase
/hæf mæst/
Definition
The position of a flag when it is lowered to halfway down the flagpole as a sign of mourning or respect.
Examples
- The flags were at half-mast in honor of the fallen soldiers.
- Following the tragic event, the city ordered all flags to be flown at half-mast.
Meaning
‘Half-mast’ is used to indicate a situation where flags are flown at half their usual height, often as a mark of respect for someone who has died or during a national tragedy.
Synonyms
- half-staff
- lowered flag
