She went outside and 'hailed a taxi'. [=waved or called for a taxi to pull over and stop]
The pilot 'taxied' the plane out to the runway.
We caught/took/got a 'taxi' to the restaurant.
(..) The only things Eddie appreciated had a big price tag. Like that hand cream. He bought that for you, didn't he? Look at this one. Got a taxi from him on the day he died, '.. That would get him to the office. Not rush hour. Check the time. Mid-morning. would get him as far as... ..The West End. (..)2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2
(..) in the middle of the night. That message was intended for somebody who came in at midnight. Not many Van Coons in the phone book. Taxi! BUZZES So what do we do now? Sit here and wait for him to come back? Just moved in. What? Floor above, new label. (..)2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2