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flag stop

noun

Definition of flag stop

: a point at which a vehicle in public transportation stops only on prearrangement or signal

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The driver of the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford thinks a green-flag stop that was brought on by a loose wheel was too much to overcome. Anthony Andro, USA TODAY, "Kyle Busch wins in Texas to add first trophy to 2018 points lead," 8 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of flag stop

1941, in the meaning defined above

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