tag - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

to tag

Third Person

tags

Present Participle

tagging

Past Tense

tagged

Past Participle

tagged

to securely attach a small piece of identification or information to an item

transitive

I will tag the suitcase with my name and contact information before the flight.
Please tag your belongings at the conference to avoid any mix-ups.
The gardener will tag each plant in the nursery for proper identification.
She decided to tag the gift with a personalized note for the recipient.
The museum curator will tag each exhibit with relevant historical information.

Synonyms:

label mark

to label or identify someone or something with a specific descriptive term or nickname

A journalist tagged the rising political leader as "The Voice of the People".
The renowned artist was tagged "The Master of Light" for their extraordinary use of lighting techniques.
She playfully tagged her brother as the king of dad jokes for his endless supply of puns and one-liners.
The community started to tag the abandoned building as the haunted house because of its eerie appearance.

to touch someone lightly as part of a game

transitive

In the game of tag, you have to run fast to avoid being tagged by the other players.
The children laughed as they chased each other around the yard, trying to tag one another.
He reached out and tagged his friend on the shoulder, signaling that it was now their turn to hide.
Despite her best efforts to evade being tagged, she was finally caught and declared "it."

to embellish or enhance a piece of writing, particularly blank verse or prose, by introducing rhymes or rhyming elements

transitive

The poet sought to tag his verses with subtle rhymes, adding depth to his blank verse.
She decided to tag her prose with occasional rhymes, giving her narrative a lyrical quality.
The playwright carefully tagged his dialogue with rhyming couplets, creating a rhythmic flow throughout the play.
As an experiment, he decided to tag his short story with rhyming elements.
The writer didn't hesitate to tag the end of each stanza with a rhyming couplet.

to follow and stay close to someone

transitive

The paparazzi tagged the celebrity wherever she went, hoping to capture candid shots for the tabloids.
During the hike, the group tagged the experienced mountaineer to ensure they stayed on the right trail.
The police officers tagged the suspect as he moved through the crowded market, maintaining constant surveillance.
The younger siblings always tagged their older brother, never wanting to be far from his side.

Synonyms:

track tail dog give chase trail go after chase chase after

to associate or label someone or something in a post, comment, or photo, typically by using their username or adding relevant keywords, enabling others to easily find or identify them when viewing the content

transitive

Don't forget to tag me in the photo from last night's party so I can share it with my friends!
I'll tag the author of this article in my tweet to give them credit for their insightful work.
When you post the group picture, make sure to tag everyone so they know it's up!
He's the one who always tags us in those hilarious memes on Facebook.
I always tag my favorite artists in my drawings inspired by their work.