red-flag

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verb

ˈred-ˈflag How to pronounce red-flag (audio)

red-flagged; red-flagging; red-flags

transitive verb

: to identify or draw attention to (a problem or issue to be dealt with)

Those who voice the most displeasure in their marriage, are more likely to complain about their partner's weight, Newport adds, which may help counselors red-flag weakening relationships before it's too late.

Matthew J. Cravatta

Drug testing, detailed questions about previous employment history, and criminal-record checks go a long way toward red-flagging risks.

Anne Fisher

We met, we got along great, and I [Spike Lee] told her, "Not only do I want you to work with the actors, but I want you to look at this script. I am a man, and I know there's going to be stuff in there that's strictly from a male viewpoint—I want you to red-flag that stuff."

Anne Stockwell

red flag

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noun

plural red flags

: a warning signal or sign

A high body-mass index is a red flag in general to clinicians. But sudden, unexplained weight loss can be even more worrisome.

Melinda Beck

: something that indicates or draws attention to a problem, danger, or irregularity

Interested large investors often send in their own CPAs to conduct complete audits to verify statements or to spot red flags, such as excessively old inventory or uncollectible accounts receivable.

Inc.

Whether you're dating a potential gold digger or are surrounded by friends who are constantly asking for handouts, you'll want to protect your money from those kinds of drains. Watch out for red flags such as dishonesty, secrecy around money matters and requests to co-sign a loan.

Kimberly Palmer

Though Kearse did not take legal possession of the car until Jan. 4, 1999, after his eligibility had expired, the purchase raised red flags. [=aroused suspicions of wrongdoing]

L. Jon Wertheim

Synonyms

Noun

caution
red light
tip-off
tocsin
wake-up call
warning

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Example Sentences

Noun Gaps in your employment history are red flags to employers. the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With 4 laps to go, Josef Newgarden and Romain Grosjean got together, bringing out a red flag.

Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2022 Johnson's crash brought out a red flag while his teammate Marcus Ericsson was heading towards certain victory.

Rob Peeters, Wilson Moore, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 That raised a red flag for medical experts because unexplained liver inflammation and injury is uncommon in children.

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Apr. 2022 The last wreck brought out a red flag to clear fluid off the track and forced a second green-white-checkered finish.

Paul Newberry, ajc, 20 Mar. 2022 While Nick's inability to grow up—or wash his towels—would normally raise every single red flag there is, there's something about Johnson's portrayal that makes viewers swoon even four years after the series finale aired on Fox.

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2022 Portman called into question why that information didn't raise a red flag for the US.

Geneva Sands, CNN, 16 Mar. 2022 In Russian historiography, the conflict is known as the Great Patriotic War, which began when Germany invaded the Soviet Union, in June, 1941, and ended when Soviet soldiers planted a red flag on the Reichstag, in May, 1945.

Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022 Watson, alarmed that the volunteer-run pantry would be taken away, raised a red flag in a place where the city’s residents sound off and hold vociferous debates: the Takoma Park Facebook group.

Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	red-flag
释义	red-flag 1 of 2 verb ˈred-ˈflag red-flagged; red-flagging; red-flags transitive verb : to identify or draw attention to (a problem or issue to be dealt with) Those who voice the most displeasure in their marriage, are more likely to complain about their partner's weight, Newport adds, which may help counselors red-flag weakening relationships before it's too late. Matthew J. Cravatta Drug testing, detailed questions about previous employment history, and criminal-record checks go a long way toward red-flagging risks. Anne Fisher We met, we got along great, and I [Spike Lee] told her, "Not only do I want you to work with the actors, but I want you to look at this script. I am a man, and I know there's going to be stuff in there that's strictly from a male viewpoint—I want you to red-flag that stuff." Anne Stockwell red flag 2 of 2 noun plural red flags : a warning signal or sign A high body-mass index is a red flag in general to clinicians. But sudden, unexplained weight loss can be even more worrisome. Melinda Beck : something that indicates or draws attention to a problem, danger, or irregularity Interested large investors often send in their own CPAs to conduct complete audits to verify statements or to spot red flags, such as excessively old inventory or uncollectible accounts receivable. Inc. Whether you're dating a potential gold digger or are surrounded by friends who are constantly asking for handouts, you'll want to protect your money from those kinds of drains. Watch out for red flags such as dishonesty, secrecy around money matters and requests to co-sign a loan. Kimberly Palmer Though Kearse did not take legal possession of the car until Jan. 4, 1999, after his eligibility had expired, the purchase raised red flags. [=aroused suspicions of wrongdoing] L. Jon Wertheim Synonyms Noun caution red light tip-off tocsin wake-up call warning See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Gaps in your employment history are red flags to employers. the résumé she accidentally left on the office printer was a red flag that she was planning to quit Recent Examples on the Web Noun With 4 laps to go, Josef Newgarden and Romain Grosjean got together, bringing out a red flag. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2022 Johnson's crash brought out a red flag while his teammate Marcus Ericsson was heading towards certain victory. Rob Peeters, Wilson Moore, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 That raised a red flag for medical experts because unexplained liver inflammation and injury is uncommon in children. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Apr. 2022 The last wreck brought out a red flag to clear fluid off the track and forced a second green-white-checkered finish. Paul Newberry, ajc, 20 Mar. 2022 While Nick's inability to grow up—or wash his towels—would normally raise every single red flag there is, there's something about Johnson's portrayal that makes viewers swoon even four years after the series finale aired on Fox. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2022 Portman called into question why that information didn't raise a red flag for the US. Geneva Sands, CNN, 16 Mar. 2022 In Russian historiography, the conflict is known as the Great Patriotic War, which began when Germany invaded the Soviet Union, in June, 1941, and ended when Soviet soldiers planted a red flag on the Reichstag, in May, 1945. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022 Watson, alarmed that the volunteer-run pantry would be taken away, raised a red flag in a place where the city’s residents sound off and hold vociferous debates: the Takoma Park Facebook group. Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Verb 1962, in the meaning defined above Noun 1748, in the meaning defined above
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red-flag

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