Hail

usgb/heɪl/
verb

To call someone in order to attract their attention.

I hailed a taxi to take me to the airport.
Visual representation of "hail" - To call someone in order to attract their attention.

Often appears as...

  • hail a cab
  • hail a taxi
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Visual representation of "hail"
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Getting Attention

Used when you need to catch someone's attention quickly, often in busy places.

Illustration for Getting Attention
She hailed a bus driver to ask for directions.
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Common Usage

Frequently used with 'taxi' or 'cab', especially in urban areas.

Illustration for Common Usage
As soon as he arrived in the city, he hailed a cab.
Visual representation of the word "Hail"

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