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to tag

to tag

44 2.4
To attach a label to something to show who or what it is
  • verb
  • /tæɡ/
  • Texting
translation icon : etiquetar
  • She asked her followers to tag someone they admire in the comments.
  • to tag users
  • allow users to tag
  • to tag notes

Take a picture of it and tag us and Cass.

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Examples

  • All we ask is that you tag the Sean Ryan Show.

  • Upload it and tag her on it.

  • Please share this and tag people who need this in your life.

  • Follow me, tag your friends, and good luck.

  • Did you tag me in it at least?

  • All you got to do is put your Twitter handle and also tag a friend.

  • But it seems that you can tag other pages or the fans of the page.

    Blog text (8)
  • So, when Shadow asked if we wanted to tag along, I jumped at the chance.

    Blog text (11)
  • Take a picture of it and tag us and Cass.

  • Jeffrey, how about you tag along with us?

Synonyms

to mark
vsto tag
203 1.4

Use a sign or symbol to identify something

is more about attaching a physical or digital identifier rather than signs
to label
vsto tag
92 1.0

To attach a tag to something to show what it is

is used both physically and online and includes mentioning people
to stamp
vsto tag
14 4.4

To give someone a simple label or description that may not fit

is the concrete act of attaching an identifier not just describing
to hashtag
vsto tag
  • Texting
2 3.5

To add # and a word or short phrase to a post to mark its topic

is more general and covers many physical and digital identifiers
to sticker
vsto tag
1 1.7

To put a small sticky picture or label on something

is broader and applies to many attachment types and online mentions
to barcode
vsto tag
1 3.4

Attach a label with lines to an item so a scanner can read it

is broader and not limited to coded electronic identification
to ear tag
vsto tag
3.7

To attach a small tag to an animal's ear to identify and track it

is used for many items and online mentions, not only animals

Phrasal Verbs

to tag along
  • Informal
59 3.7

To go somewhere with someone without being invited

to tag on
  • Informal
2 3.4

To add something extra at the end

Compounds

75 1.0

A small label on an item that shows how much it costs

41 1.6

A small badge that shows a person's name to identify them

14 3.9

A small metal tag on a chain worn by soldiers showing name and number

3 2.8

A small metal plate on a dog's collar showing the owner's name and phone number

phone tag
  • Informal
3 5.1

People keep calling each other but always miss the calls

tag line
  • Informal
1 4.2

The final funny line in a joke that makes people laugh

3.2

A small tag on an animal's ear used to identify and track it

To attach a small tag to an animal's ear to identify and track it

tag and rag
  • Jargon
9.8

A method of marking people and keeping records to check safety and how well work is done

7.3

A small piece left at the very end of cloth or ribbon

telephone tag
  • Informal
4.2

A situation when people keep missing each other's phone calls and leave messages

slag tag
  • Baby Talk
9.5

A children's game like tag where one child chases others

How Identified

to brand
29 3.0
to tag
  • Texting
44 2.4
to label
92 1.0
to mark
203 1.4
to flag
20 3.7

Surface Forms

tag infinitive
tagged past
tagged past participle
tagging present participle
tags third person singular

Etymology

Tag as a verb to attach a label comes from the noun tag (a small label), so to tag something is simply to put a label on it. That's why you can tag luggage or photos to identify them.