Home›Browse›H›half-staffhalf-staffOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minuteshalf-staffhalf-staff — nounnoun1. a position of a flag halfway down a mast as a sign of mourning1.nounDefinitiona position of a flag halfway down a mast as a sign of mourningExampleThe flag was flown at half-staff to honor the fallen soldiers.