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Meaning of the word tag in English

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tag

US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
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Noun

1.

a label attached to someone or something for the purpose of identification or to give other information

Example:
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The price tag was still on the shirt.
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Each piece of luggage had an identification tag.
Synonym:
labelmarkertabticketslip
2.

a small piece of something attached to a larger piece

Example:
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He pulled the tag off his new jeans.
3.

a children's game in which one player chases the others, trying to touch one of them, who then becomes the chaser

Example:
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The kids were playing tag in the park.
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Let's play a game of tag!

Verb

1.

attach a tag to

Example:
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Please tag your luggage before checking in.
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The researchers will tag the birds to track their migration.
Synonym:
labelmarkidentifybrandticket
2.

touch (someone) in a game of tag

Example:
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He ran fast to tag his friend.
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You're it! I just tagged you!
3.

add a tag to (someone or something) on social media

Example:
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Don't forget to tag me in your photos!
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She decided to tag her location in the post.
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