tag
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1 a physical label (n.) A2 Elementarya small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to something to show its price or name.
a physical label or marker attached to an object for identification, pricing, or classification.
ExampleShe looked at the price tag on the dress and decided it was too expensive.
ExampleThe warehouse manager insisted that every pallet carry a clearly visible identification tag to prevent shipping errors.
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2 the children's game (n.) B1 Intermediate Sporta game where one player chases others and tries to touch them.
a children's game in which one player, designated as 'it', attempts to touch others to transfer that status.
ExampleThe children were playing tag in the park during their lunch break.
ExampleThe playground was filled with the sounds of a spirited game of tag, with students darting between the benches to avoid being caught.
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3 a graffiti signature (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Slanga stylized signature or name written by a graffiti artist.
a stylized signature or logo representing a graffiti artist's identity, often applied quickly to public surfaces.
ExampleThe brick wall was covered in colorful graffiti tags from different local artists.
ExampleThe city council allocated funds to remove the various tags that had appeared on the historic bridge overnight.
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4 to label or mark (v.) B1 Intermediateto attach a label to something or mark it for a specific reason.
to attach a physical or digital label to an object for the purpose of identification or tracking.
ExampleThe scientist tagged the birds so she could track their migration patterns.
ExampleEach piece of evidence was carefully tagged and logged by the forensic team before being transported to the laboratory.
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5 social media mention (v.) B1 Intermediate Computingto link someone's name to a photo or post on the internet.
to mention or link a user's profile in a digital post, typically triggering a notification for that individual.
ExampleDon't forget to tag me in the photos you took at the party last night.
ExampleThe marketing department encouraged followers to tag their friends in the comments to increase the post's organic reach.
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6 to follow someone (v.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informalto follow or go along with someone, especially when you were not invited.
to follow or accompany another person, often used with 'along'.
ExampleMy little brother always wants to tag along when I go to the cinema with my friends.
ExampleAlthough he hadn't been part of the original hiking group, he asked if he could tag along for the afternoon session.
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7 poker strategy (adj.) C1 Advanced Technical Slanga style of playing poker where you are careful but play strongly when you have good cards.
describing a 'tight-aggressive' poker strategy characterized by playing few hands but betting them forcefully.
ExampleHe is a very successful tag player who rarely loses his cool at the table.
ExampleThe professional's tag approach allowed him to maintain a strong table image while minimizing unnecessary risks during the early rounds of the tournament.
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phone tag
A situation in which two individuals attempting to contact each other by telephone repeatedly do not get a live person and instead trade messages, such as by voice mail.
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tag along
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with.
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telephone tag
A situation in which a person unsuccessfully attempts to contact another person by telephone and leaves a message instead, and in which the second person then unsuccessfully attempts to return the initial call and leaves a message for the first person, and so on as if the two are playing a game of tag in which the most recent person to have been left with a message is now designated as "it" (i.e. as the player now obliged to chase the other and to attempt anew to make contact).