Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hail-a-cab

verb
/heɪl ə kæb/
Definition
To signal or summon a taxi to stop for you.
Examples
  • After the concert, we decided to hail-a-cab to get home quickly.
  • It’s often easier to hail-a-cab in the city rather than waiting for one to arrive at a taxi stand.
  • In the rain, many people choose to hail-a-cab instead of walking long distances.
Meaning
The action of raising your hand or using another method to get the attention of a taxi driver so they will pick you up.
Synonyms
  • flag down a taxi
  • signal a cab
  • call a taxi