flag day

noun — 4 senses

flag day

noun
1

Ireland, UK A day on which a registered charity raises money, usually by selling small lapel flags.

2

Hong Kong A day on which a registered charity raises money, usually by selling small stickers.

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software A day designated for changing to an incompatible system.

4

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software A change which is neither forward nor backward compatible.

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