flagging

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwächer, müder oder weniger energisch wird; Kraft, Enthusiasmus oder Schwung verlierend.

Describes something that is becoming weak, tired, or less energetic; losing strength, enthusiasm, or momentum.

1. Becoming weak or tiredB2formal

   Becoming weak, tired, or less energetic due to exhaustion, lack of strength, or dwindling momentum.

   Erschlaffend

   • His flagging energy made it difficult to continue the long hike.
   • She tried to revive her flagging spirits with a warm cup of tea.
   • The team's flagging morale was lifted after scoring the winning goal.
   • He felt flagging after working nonstop for twelve hours.

   Synonymedroopingdwindlingfadingfalteringsaggingtiringwaningweakeningwilting

   Antonymeenergeticlivelyrobuststrongvigorous

• Substantiv, das eine mit Steinplatten gepflasterte Fläche oder einen solchen Weg bezeichnet bzw. die Gesamtheit solcher Platten, die für diesen Zweck verwendet werden.

A noun referring to a paved surface or walkway made of flagstones, or the collective set of flagstones used for such a purpose.

unzählbar

1. Flagstones collectivelyB2formaltechnical

   A set of flat stones, typically used for paving pathways, patios, or floors, considered as a group or material.

   Plattenbelag

   • The garden path was laid with old flagging.
   • They ordered a truckload of flagging for the new terrace.
   • The courtyard's flagging was worn smooth by centuries of footsteps.

   Synonymepaving

2. Walk of flagstonesB2formaltechnical

   A paved pathway or walkway made from flagstones, often found in gardens, historic sites, or public squares.

   Plattenweg

   • The ancient abbey had a beautiful flagging leading to the cloisters.
   • We strolled along the cool flagging between the flowerbeds.
   • The restored flagging in the town square became a popular meeting spot.

   Synonymepavement

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas zur Aufmerksamkeit zu kennzeichnen, ein Signal zu geben oder nachzulassen bzw. zu ermüden.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking something for attention, signaling, or becoming weak or tired.

1. Mark or indicateB1formal

   To mark something for attention or to indicate its importance.

   Markieren

   • The teacher flagged the most important pages in the textbook.
   • Please flag any errors in the report.
   • The system flagged the suspicious transaction for review.

   Synonymedesignatehighlightidentifyindicatelabelmarknotepoint outsingle outtag

2. Become weak or tiredB2formal

   To lose strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

   Erschlaffen

   • His energy began to flag after the long hike.
   • Interest in the project flagged as time went on.
   • The conversation flagged when they ran out of topics.

   Synonymedeclinedroopdwindlefadefaillanguishsagtirewaneweaken

   Antonymerallyrecoverrevivestrengthen

3. Signal or communicateB1formal

   To use a flag or similar signal to communicate a message.

   Signalisieren

   • The ship flagged its distress with a red signal.
   • The referee flagged the player for a foul.
   • They flagged down a taxi on the street corner.

   Synonymebeaconindicatesemaphoresignalwave

Phrasal-Variantenflag down