Hail

Whenever you call someone to attract their attention, especially a taxi, you hail them. Uber is a popular ride-hailing app.
TAXI!

Word of the Day: Hail

Have you ever tried to hail a taxi in New York? No? Then I’m sure you’ve seen people do it or you have seen it happen on TV.

It’s a familiar scene in New York to see a person stand on the curb (the edge of the sidewalk), raise their arm or whistle loudly and yell TAXI!

That is the traditional way to get a cab.

Of course these days Uber is a top-rated and world-famous ride-hailing app.

People who use uber don’t have to go through the motions. All they have to do is find a ride through the app and –PRESTO- there it is!

There you have it; whenever you call someone to attract their attention, especially a taxi, you’re hailing them.



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