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verb

  1. (tr; adverb) to bring (something) to someone's attention; point out

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"It was very important for Scottish Rugby to make sure that there is no conflict, I'm aware of this and I have to flag up any potential conflict straight away," he adds.

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It’s a tradition for the Marquez High football team to raise a black Gladiators flag up the stadium pole after each victory.

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On commentary for Sky Sports on the night of 6 September 1995 was Martin Tyler, who initially thought the referee's whistle must have gone - after all, the linesman put his flag up - but play continued.

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San Ciro's restaurant in Edinburgh has a Scotland flag up with the words 'Napoli.

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Teams can flag up to 30 plays for review per game through a league portal — including isolated calls or themes spanning multiple games.

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