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hailing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈheɪɫɪŋ// UK //hˈeɪlɪŋ// hail·ing

v. calling out to get someone's attention, like a taxi driver, or coming from a specific place. It also describes small balls of ice falling from the sky.

v. signalling to a vehicle to stop or calling out to attract attention; also refers to originating from a place or the falling of frozen rain. Present participle form of 'hail'.


SIMPLE

She is hailing a taxi on the busy street corner.

CONTEXTUAL

The local newspaper is hailing the young scientist as a hero for her recent breakthrough in renewable energy.

COMPLEX

While the storm was hailing outside, the delegates were hailing from all corners of the globe to attend the international summit on climate change and urban development.

Synonyms
Usage

When used to mean 'originating from', it is almost always followed by the preposition 'from'.

Pitfall

He is hailing to a taxi.He is hailing a taxi.When used to mean 'signalling for a vehicle', the verb is transitive and does not require a preposition.

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