flagpole (redirected from runs up the flagpole)

flag·pole  (flgpl)

n.

A pole on which a flag is raised. Also called flagstaff.

Idiom:

run (something) up the flagpole Slang

To test (a plan, suggestion, draft, or idea) and then measure the response to it.

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flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl], flagstaff [ˈflægˌstɑːf]

n pl -poles, -staffs, -staves [-ˌsteɪvz]

a pole or staff on which a flag is hoisted and displayed

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	flagpole - surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors range pole, ranging pole surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument - an instrument used by surveyors
	2.	flagpole - a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised flagstaff staff - a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff"

Translations

flagpole [ˈflægpəʊl] N → asta f de bandera

flagpole [ˈflægpəʊl] n → mât m

flagpole

n → Fahnenstange f; to run an idea/a proposal up the flagpole (inf) → eine Idee/einen Vorschlag testen

flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl] n → pennone m

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flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl] n → pennone m