directiveflag
nounUK /dɪˈrɛktɪv flæɡ/
US /dəˈrɛktɪv flæɡ/
A directive flag is a special flag that tells people what to do.
The referee raised the directive flag to show the players they had to stop.
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2. A flag used in computer systems to mark that an instruction should be carried out.
The program set a directive flag before running the cleanup task.
3. A marker in a document that tells the reader or machine how to process the text.
The editor added a directive flag to the top of the file.
4. A symbol on a map or chart that gives directions to travelers.
The hikers followed the directive flag on the trail map.