# tag

/ˈtæɡ/ (US) · /tˈæɡ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tag
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Senses

### 1. a physical label

noun · CEFR A2

a small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to something to show its price or name.

For teachers: a physical label or marker attached to an object for identification, pricing, or classification.

- She looked at the price tag on the dress and decided it was too expensive.
- The warehouse manager insisted that every pallet carry a clearly visible identification tag to prevent shipping errors.

### 2. the children's game

noun · CEFR B1

a game where one player chases others and tries to touch them.

For teachers: a children's game in which one player, designated as 'it', attempts to touch others to transfer that status.

- The children were playing tag in the park during their lunch break.
- The playground was filled with the sounds of a spirited game of tag, with students darting between the benches to avoid being caught.

### 3. a graffiti signature

noun · CEFR B2 · Slang

a stylized signature or name written by a graffiti artist.

For teachers: a stylized signature or logo representing a graffiti artist's identity, often applied quickly to public surfaces.

- The brick wall was covered in colorful graffiti tags from different local artists.
- The city council allocated funds to remove the various tags that had appeared on the historic bridge overnight.

### 4. to label or mark

verb · CEFR B1

to attach a label to something or mark it for a specific reason.

For teachers: to attach a physical or digital label to an object for the purpose of identification or tracking.

- The scientist tagged the birds so she could track their migration patterns.
- Each piece of evidence was carefully tagged and logged by the forensic team before being transported to the laboratory.

### 5. social media mention

verb · CEFR B1

to link someone's name to a photo or post on the internet.

For teachers: to mention or link a user's profile in a digital post, typically triggering a notification for that individual.

- Don't forget to tag me in the photos you took at the party last night.
- The marketing department encouraged followers to tag their friends in the comments to increase the post's organic reach.

### 6. to follow someone

verb · CEFR B2 · Informal

to follow or go along with someone, especially when you were not invited.

For teachers: to follow or accompany another person, often used with 'along'.

- My little brother always wants to tag along when I go to the cinema with my friends.
- Although he hadn't been part of the original hiking group, he asked if he could tag along for the afternoon session.

### 7. poker strategy

adjective · CEFR C1 · Technical · Slang

a style of playing poker where you are careful but play strongly when you have good cards.

For teachers: describing a 'tight-aggressive' poker strategy characterized by playing few hands but betting them forcefully.

- He is a very successful tag player who rarely loses his cool at the table.
- The professional's tag approach allowed him to maintain a strong table image while minimizing unnecessary risks during the early rounds of the tournament.

## Examples

- Check the price tag before you buy those shoes.
- She forgot to remove the tag from her new dress before the party.
- The developer implemented a system where each blog post could have multiple tags, allowing users to filter content by specific topics or themes.

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