English Expression · Advanced
flag stop
A railway station where a train stops only when someone requests it
Pronunciation: /flæɡ stɒp/
Meaning
A railway station where a train stops only when someone requests it.
Example
The small station was a flag stop, so passengers had to request a stop.
The small station was a flag stop, so passengers had to request a stop.
Practice tips
- Practice flag stop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.