Flagge zeigen

English translation: were represented at, took their place at

08:38 Aug 10, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Business/Commerce (general)
German term or phrase: Flagge zeigen
Bericht über Messe SIA 2004

Entsprechend der wachsenden Bedeutung der Ukraine in diesem Umfeld (Fahrzeugherstellung)zeigte *** auf der SIA Flagge.
Rachel Taylor
English translation:were represented at, took their place at
Explanation:
In this context I think it simply means that they were there.
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Armorel Young
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Summary of answers provided
5show the flag
Terry Moran
4to present product and services
Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
4make an appearance
IanW (X)
4lots of possible expressions: XXX showed the flag/sported its colours/
CMJ_Trans (X)
3were represented at, took their place at
Armorel Young
1**** featured the Ukrain at/on whatever
Jonathan MacKerron


  

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to present product and services


Explanation:
what it basically means.

Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
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make an appearance


Explanation:
I would say "make an appearance" here - as well as meaning "is present" it also suggests something slighty dramatic

IanW (X)
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lots of possible expressions: XXX showed the flag/sported its colours/


Explanation:
was out in force
was on display
set up its stall
put in an appearance
flew the flag
or, more banal, was one of the exhibitors, etc.

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**** featured the Ukrain at/on whatever


Explanation:
at first glance

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strongly supported/promoted

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Note added at 14 mins (2004-08-10 08:53:15 GMT)
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made it a point to feature the Ukraine at the SIA

Jonathan MacKerron
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were represented at, took their place at


Explanation:
In this context I think it simply means that they were there.

Armorel Young
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
show the flag


Explanation:
That's what it means: English exactly the same expression. So why all the circumlocution?

Terry Moran
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