taxis
1arrangement or order, as in one of the physical sciences.
Biology. oriented movement of a motile organism in response to an external stimulus, as toward or away from light.
Surgery. the replacing of a displaced part, or the reducing of a hernia or the like, by manipulation without cutting.
Architecture. the adaptation to the purposes of a building of its various parts.
Origin of taxis
1Other definitions for taxis (2 of 3)
a plural of taxi.
How to use taxis in a sentence
Services like Airbnb, Yelp, and yes, Uber are disrupting long-established industries, from taxis to hotels.
Why Do ‘Progressives’ Want to Ban Uber and AirBnB? | Adam Thierer, Christopher Koopman | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy early evening on Tuesday, the inter-city transportation system of shared taxis was shut down.
Not surprisingly, many Hongkongers have been taking taxis, which may also have colored some opinions.
There were taxis, called “hackneys,” which were rickety stagecoaches cast off by the rich and repurposed as transport for hire.
Of course, harassment happens in taxis just as it does in ridesharing vehicles.
Uber’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Surge Pricing. What If It’s Sexual Harassment by Drivers? | Olivia Nuzzi | March 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Four empty taxis passed down the sunny magnificence of Fifth Avenue and ignored Mr. Sachs's urgent waving.
The Regent | E. Arnold BennettThe next morning, as if by magic, hundreds of taxis had sprung into existence, though they were much in demand.
A Traveller in War-Time | Winston ChurchillThen the first bombing plane, bearing the flight leader, “taxis” across the field, appearing to stagger under its great burden.
The Romance of Aircraft | Lawrence Yard SmithFor the few minutes before my eyes closed I pictured London, the taxis, the gay parties, the mystery of lights.
Carry On | Coningsby DawsonIt was a trifle hard after over-eating and undersleeping myself for nine days, and riding everywhere with my feet up in taxis.
Carry On | Coningsby Dawson
British Dictionary definitions for taxis (1 of 2)
/ (ˈtæksɪs) /
the movement of a cell or organism in a particular direction in response to an external stimulus
surgery the repositioning of a displaced organ or part by manual manipulation only
Origin of taxis
1British Dictionary definitions for -taxis (2 of 2)
indicating movement towards or away from a specified stimulus: thermotaxis
order or arrangement: phyllotaxis
Origin of -taxis
2Derived forms of -taxis
- -tactic or -taxic, adj combining form
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