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Meaning of the word "flag down" in English

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flag down

US /flæɡ daʊn/
UK /flæɡ daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to signal to a driver or rider to stop

Example:
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We had to flag down a taxi in the rain.
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She tried to flag down a passing car for help.
Synonym:
hailsignalstopwave down
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