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Definition
Taxi driver slang meaning to have one's vehicle impounded, preventing one from doing business.
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How it's used
Originating from the maritime practice of sealing a boat to prevent its use, this term is now specific to the taxi industry. It implies a forced suspension of business due to legal or regulatory issues. It carries a sense of frustration and financial loss, as the driver is unable to earn a living while the vehicle is held.
Examples
He parked illegally and ended up getting his taxi impounded.
If the taxi gets impounded, what am I going to do for the next few days?
Related words
Common phrases
to have one's taxi impounded by authorities
Common mistake
Do not use this term for general vehicle impoundment or parking fines involving private cars. It is strictly professional jargon used by taxi drivers to describe the loss of their primary tool for income.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
