flag stop

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Noun flag stop has 1 sense

whistle stop, flag stop, way station - a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal
--₁ is a kind of railway station, railroad station, railroad terminal, train station, train depot

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Term: Flag Stop

Definition: A flag stop refers to a point along a transport route, usually a public transportation route, where passengers can request the vehicle to halt by signaling the driver or conductor. This allows passengers to board or disembark at a location that is not an official designated stop.

Sample Sentences:

1. The bus driver only stopped at the flag stop when a passenger signaled their intention to get off.
2. As the train passed by the small village, the conductor made sure to slow down and halt at the flag stop to pick up waiting passengers.
3. I prefer taking the tram because it offers flag stops, which is convenient when I need to get off closer to my destination.

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