Communicate
Communicate verb - To cause (something) to pass from one to another.
Flag and communicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flag" instead a verb "Communicate".
Flag
Flag verb - To be limp from lack of water or vigor.
Communicate and flag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Communicate" instead a verb "Flag".
Nearby Word: flagging
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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A large chunk of the movie Quick Change has the bank-robber protagonists trying unsuccessfully to flag down a taxi and then communicate with the driver who does finally pick them up.
Source: The Taxi - It is, however, very difficult - if not downright impossible - for the ref himself to see an offside position, so he is supported by two linesmen, who each watch half of the playing field from the sides and communicate with the ref by waving a flag if an infraction happens.
Source: Useful Notes / Footy Rules - The earliest recorded use of this would be in the Sun Bin's Art of War (a descendant of Sun Zi); Sun Bin described several specific formations to be drilled into the army, with flag, drums and horns being the way to communicate this.
Source: Attack Pattern Alpha
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