Definition
Definition of SAG - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Screen Actors GuildTECH. US group that helps actors with their work rightsTECH. US
- She joined SAG to support her acting career.
- SAG negotiated better contracts for its members.
- The actor received health benefits through SAG.
Expressions with SAG
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union for actors and TV or radio artists
She is a member of SAG-AFTRA.
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- French:SAG, ...
- German:Schauspielergewerkschaft, ...
- Italian:sindacato degli attori, ...
- Spanish:Sindicato de Actores de Cine, ...
- Portuguese:sindicato dos atores, ...
- Chinese:SAG, ...
- Japanese:全米映画俳優組合, ...
- Arabic:نقابة الممثلين, ...
- Hebrew:אִיגּוּד הַשַּׂחֲקָנִים, ...
- Russian:Гильдия киноактёров, ...
- Ukrainian:SAG, ...
- Hindi:अभिनेताओं के अधिकारों का संगठन, ...
Definition of sag - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
droopstate of sinking or bending downward
- The old mattress had a noticeable sag.
2.
businessUS decline in value or qualityUS
- The sag in market prices worried the investors..
3.
engineeringTECH. difference in elevation between two points on a cableTECH.
- The sag in the power line was visible.
4.
shipTECH. extent to which a ship's keel sags at the centerTECH.
- The ship's sag was measured during inspection.
5.
opticsTECH. difference in height between the center and edge of a lensTECH.
- The lens had a slight sag affecting its focus.
6.
geographyTECH. US marshy depression in glacial till areasTECH. US
- The farmer avoided the sag in the field.
Verb
1.
elasticitylose firmness or elasticity
- His spirits began to sag after the bad news.
2.
physicssink or bend downward under weight or pressure
- The shelf began to sag under the weight of the books..
3.
businessdecline in value or quality
- The company's stock prices sagged after the scandal..
4.
movementlean or settle from a vertical position
- The fence started to sag after the storm.
5.
- He likes to sag his jeans for style.
Images of sag
difference in elevation between two points on a cable 
marshy depression in glacial till areas
Expressions with sag
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avoid responsibilities or duties
She decided to sag off work today.
vehicle that follows a group of cyclists to assist with breakdowns
The sag wagon carried spare tires and tools for the bike tour..
sink or droop due to weight or pressure
The old mattress began to sag down in the middle.
Origin of sag
Old Norse, sokkva (to sink)
Examples of sag in a sentence
There was a sag in the middle of the bridge. There was a noticeable sag in the company's profits. The sag in demand led to layoffs. Engineers measured the sag in the suspension bridge. The cable's sag was within acceptable limits. Engineers calculated the sag to ensure safety.
The crew monitored the sag during the voyage. The optician measured the sag to ensure proper fit. A noticeable sag can distort the lens's performance. The hikers stumbled upon a sag during their trek. Wildflowers bloomed in the sag after the rains. The old mattress began to sag in the middle. Over time, the sofa cushions will sag. The roof started to sag after the heavy snowfall. The mattress began to sag in the middle. Their enthusiasm sagged after the bad news. The quality of the product sagged over time. The old shelf began to sag under the books. Her mattress sagged in the middle. Teenagers often sag their pants as a fashion statement. He was reprimanded for choosing to sag his trousers at work.
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- French:affaissement, s'affaisser, ...
- German:Durchhängen, erschlaffen, ...
- Italian:cedimento, afflosciarsi, ...
- Spanish:hundimiento, decaer, ...
- Portuguese:depressão, ceder, ...
- Chinese:下陷, 下垂, ...
- Japanese:たるみ, 沈む, ...
- Arabic:تَرَهُّل, تَرَهَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁקִיעָה, לִשְׁקוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:провисание, падать, ...
- Ukrainian:провисання, падати, ...
- Hindi:झुकाव, कमज़ोर पड़ना, ...
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