tagging

B1 · Intermediate

v. to attach a physical label or price to an object.

v. to attach a physical tag or label to an object for identification, pricing, or tracking purposes.

“The staff were busy tagging all the new clothes with sale prices.”

“Before the inventory could be processed, every crate required tagging with a unique barcode to ensure accurate tracking through the warehouse.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal · Slang

n. the act of writing your name or symbol in a public place as graffiti.

n. the practice of painting a stylized signature or logo on a public surface, typically associated with graffiti culture.

“The city council is trying to stop people from tagging the local train stations.”

“While some residents view tagging as a form of urban expression, the local authorities treat it strictly as property damage.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to follow someone closely, especially when they do not want you to.

v. to follow or shadow someone closely; often used in the phrasal verb 'tagging along'.

“My little brother is always tagging along when I go out with my friends.”

“Although he wasn't officially invited to the meeting, he ended up tagging along with the senior partners to observe the negotiations.”