tag
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to something to show its price or name.
n.a physical label or marker attached to an object for identification, pricing, or classification.
Simple“She looked at the price tag on the dress and decided it was too expensive.”
In context“The warehouse manager insisted that every pallet carry a clearly visible identification tag to prevent shipping errors.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a game where one player chases others and tries to touch them.
n.a children's game in which one player, designated as 'it', attempts to touch others to transfer that status.
Simple“The children were playing tag in the park during their lunch break.”
In context“The playground was filled with the sounds of a spirited game of tag, with students darting between the benches to avoid being caught.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a stylized signature or name written by a graffiti artist.
n.a stylized signature or logo representing a graffiti artist's identity, often applied quickly to public surfaces.
Simple“The brick wall was covered in colorful graffiti tags from different local artists.”
In context“The city council allocated funds to remove the various tags that had appeared on the historic bridge overnight.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
v.to attach a label to something or mark it for a specific reason.
v.to attach a physical or digital label to an object for the purpose of identification or tracking.
Simple“The scientist tagged the birds so she could track their migration patterns.”
In context“Each piece of evidence was carefully tagged and logged by the forensic team before being transported to the laboratory.”
- 05 B1 Intermediate
v.to link someone's name to a photo or post on the internet.
v.to mention or link a user's profile in a digital post, typically triggering a notification for that individual.
Simple“Don't forget to tag me in the photos you took at the party last night.”
In context“The marketing department encouraged followers to tag their friends in the comments to increase the post's organic reach.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to follow or go along with someone, especially when you were not invited.
v.to follow or accompany another person, often used with 'along'.
Simple“My little brother always wants to tag along when I go to the cinema with my friends.”
In context“Although he hadn't been part of the original hiking group, he asked if he could tag along for the afternoon session.”
- 07 C1 Advanced
adj.a style of playing poker where you are careful but play strongly when you have good cards.
adj.describing a 'tight-aggressive' poker strategy characterized by playing few hands but betting them forcefully.
Simple“He is a very successful tag player who rarely loses his cool at the table.”
In context“The professional's tag approach allowed him to maintain a strong table image while minimizing unnecessary risks during the early rounds of the tournament.”
“His price tag, at £0.5m more than Calvert-Lewin, may be a sticking point.”
“They came with price tags, from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.”