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red flag [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Idiomatic Expressions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wake-up call
1, record 1, English, wake%2Dup%20call
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- red flag 2, record 1, English, red%20flag
correct
- red light 2, record 1, English, red%20light
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something that serves to alert a person to a problem, danger, or need. 3, record 1, English, - wake%2Dup%20call
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Given the recent global economic crisis and the ongoing reassessment of global cooperation, financial architecture, trade and climate change policies, the forum is a wake-up call to speed up implementation of reforms. 4, record 1, English, - wake%2Dup%20call
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Expressions idiomatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sonnette d'alarme
1, record 1, French, sonnette%20d%27alarme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- avertissement 2, record 1, French, avertissement
correct, masculine noun
- mise en garde 3, record 1, French, mise%20en%20garde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compte tenu de la récente crise économique mondiale et de la réévaluation actuellement en cours de la coopération mondiale, de l'architecture financière, des politiques commerciales et du changement climatique, le Forum tirera la sonnette d'alarme pour accélérer la mise en œuvre des réformes. 1, record 1, French, - sonnette%20d%27alarme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
tirer la sonnette d'alarme 4, record 1, French, - sonnette%20d%27alarme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Expresiones idiomáticas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alarma
1, record 1, Spanish, alarma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mecanismo que, por diversos procedimientos, tiene por función avisar de algo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alarma
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 2, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A red flag must be placed by day, and in addition, a red light must be used by night or when day signals cannot be plainly seen, between the rails in each direction from the working point. 2, record 2, English, - red%20flag
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 2, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal utilisé dans l'exécution d'une protection en voie et délimitant la zone de travaux. 2, record 2, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flag BRAVO
1, record 3, English, flag%20BRAVO
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flag B 2, record 3, English, flag%20B
correct
- powder flag 3, record 3, English, powder%20flag
correct
- red flag 4, record 3, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A red burgee, designating in the International Code of Signals the letter “B,” flown by itself to show that a vessel is carrying, loading, or discharging explosives or highly inflammable material. 4, record 3, English, - flag%20BRAVO
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par eau)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pavillon BRAVO
1, record 3, French, pavillon%20BRAVO
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pavillon B 2, record 3, French, pavillon%20B
correct, masculine noun
- pavillon rouge 3, record 3, French, pavillon%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 4, English, red%20flag
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
to mark, designate, or otherwise call attention to as being risky, unsuitable, etc. 1, record 4, English, - red%20flag
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mettre des codes de signalisation
1, record 4, French, mettre%20des%20codes%20de%20signalisation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signaler, mettre en garde, avertir, indiquer (au moyen d'un drapeau, d'un astérisque, etc.) 1, record 4, French, - mettre%20des%20codes%20de%20signalisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Sports (General)
- Track and Field
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 5, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember that the red flag indicates a foul attempt, and the white flag indicates a fair attempt that should be measured. 2, record 5, English, - red%20flag
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Red flag: Shown when a jump in long jump or triple jump - is illegal - usually when the competitor steps over the take-off line. 2, record 5, English, - red%20flag
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 5, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fanion rouge 2, record 5, French, fanion%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'essai est valable, le juge le signale en levant le drapeau blanc. S'il y a faute, le J.O. indique un essai nul en levant un drapeau rouge. 3, record 5, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Atletismo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera roja
1, record 5, Spanish, bandera%20roja
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 6, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within the race, Press vehicles shall follow all instructions given to them by the Race Managers. They may, in no case, cross a barrier (red flag) unless they have received prior permission so to do. 2, record 6, English, - red%20flag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 6, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En course, les voitures de presse doivent suivre les directives qui leur sont imposées par les directeurs de course et d'épreuve. Ils ne peuvent en aucun cas franchir un barrage (drapeau rouge), si ce n'est après en avoir reçu l'autorisation. 2, record 6, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bandera roja
1, record 6, Spanish, bandera%20roja
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 7, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
JUDO. A flag raised by the two judges to indicate that the contestant wearing the red belt has won the contest. 2, record 7, English, - red%20flag
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The red flag sometimes replaces the blue flag in accordance with the color of the contestants' uniforms. 2, record 7, English, - red%20flag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 7, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
JUDO. Drapeau que les deux juges lèvent pour indiquer qu'ils ont accordé la victoire au combattant en blanc. 2, record 7, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parfois, le drapeau rouge remplace le drapeau bleu selon la couleur du costume de judo des combattants. 2, record 7, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 7, Key term(s)
- fanion rouge
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Government Accounting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 8, English, red%20flag
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Audit firms agree that the auditor can and should consider fraud, especially management fraud, specifically and separately from error, but the report's list of red flags is too long (there are over 50) and in effective as a guide to practice. 2, record 8, English, - red%20flag
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Comptabilité publique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- signal d'alarme
1, record 8, French, signal%20d%27alarme
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- signal d'alerte 1, record 8, French, signal%20d%27alerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-06-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 9, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the referee desires to put a disqualification into immediate effect before the end of a race, a red flag will be used to signal off the offending competitor, or, in the case of a team, any member of the offending team. 2, record 9, English, - red%20flag
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term. 3, record 9, English, - red%20flag
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- drapeau rouge
1, record 9, French, drapeau%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand les juges désirent effectuer une disqualification immédiate avant la fin de la course, un drapeau rouge sera utilisé pour désigner le compétiteur pénalisé ou, dans le cas de travail d'équipe, un membre ou l'autre de l'équipe pénalisée. 2, record 9, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage de vitesse. 3, record 9, French, - drapeau%20rouge
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-07-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- red flag
1, record 10, English, red%20flag
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- red direction flag 1, record 10, English, red%20direction%20flag
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Downhill ski terms. 1, record 10, English, - red%20flag
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(left side of the course). 1, record 10, English, - red%20flag
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fanion rouge
1, record 10, French, fanion%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes de ski alpin. 1, record 10, French, - fanion%20rouge
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(balises du côté gauche de la piste-descente). 1, record 10, French, - fanion%20rouge
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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