flagpole vs shun

flagpole

verb
  • Exit a country momentarily and reenter. Usually this is done to satisfy immigration requirements. 

noun
  • A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown. 

shun

verb
  • To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc). 

  • To screen, hide. 

  • To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize. 

  • To shove, push. 

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