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verb
To take down one's national or other representative flag in order to indicate surrender.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
Topics: government, military, naval, navy, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To yield, give up, or surrender.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
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