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taxi

/ˈtæksi/

Translations

taxinoun

taxis

/ˈtæksi/

такси

I called a taxi to take me to the airport.

Я вызвал такси, чтобы доехать до аэропорта.

Additional translations

Synonyms

taxiverb

taxied

Past Simple

taxied

Past Participle

taxiing

Gerund

/ˈtæksi/

Additional translations

рулёжка

буксировать

ехать на малом газу

Synonyms

move along the ground

trundle

shuttle

proceed along the ground

drive

chauffeur

cab (as a verb)

roll

roll along

taxiadjective

Used attributively in combinations such as "taxi driver", "taxi fare"; treated as adjective per style guide.

Synonyms

taxicab

cab

hackney

Definitions

taxinoun

A car licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare, typically fitted with a taximeter.

She hailed a taxi to get to the airport on time.

An aircraft movement on the ground under its own power, especially before takeoff or after landing.

The plane had a smooth taxi to the runway before takeoff.

taxiverb

To move slowly on the ground or water under its own power, especially in reference to an aircraft moving on a runway before takeoff or after landing.

The plane taxied to the runway before taking off.

(intransitive) To travel or ride in a taxi.

We decided to taxi back to the hotel after the concert.

(transitive) To convey (a person or thing) by taxi.

The concierge taxied the guests to the station in the early hours.

taxiadjective

Relating to or designed for taxis or their use.

The city has increased the number of taxi ranks to meet growing taxi demand.