Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hail-a-taxi
verb phrase
/heɪl ə ˈtæksi/
Definition
The act of signaling or calling for a taxi to stop and pick up a passenger.
Examples
- After the concert, we decided to hail a taxi to get home.
- He stepped out onto the street to hail a taxi in the rain.
Meaning
To hail a taxi means to raise a hand or wave to attract the attention of a taxi driver so that they will stop and allow you to get in.
Synonyms
- flag down a taxi
- call a taxi
- get a taxi
