flag at half mast in English
noun
flag flying halfway down a flagpole as a sign of mourning
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1. Dutch government buildings flew the flag at half-mast on 18 July.
2. Similar to flying a flag at half-mast, a moment of silence is often a gesture of respect, particularly in mourning for those who have died recently or as part of a tragic historical event.