This is the 18024th most frequent Russian word.
флаги
Flags.
The word 'флаги' here refers to actual flags used to represent different nations.
На площади развевались флаги разных стран.
Flags of different countries were flying on the square.
The word 'флаги' is used metaphorically here to symbolize advocacy or causes.
В своей статье он поднял флаги борьбы за экологию.
In his article, he raised the flags of the fight for ecology.
The word 'флаги' here denotes technical indicators or options in a software setting.