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
