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Grab

(n) /ɡræb/
Grab

Meaning

Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.

Pronunciation

UK ɡræb

US ɡræb

Example Sentences

  • Grab Holdings Inc., formerly known as [MyTeksi] and GrabTaxi, is a Singapore based ridesharing company.
  • The Grab app assigns taxis and private hire cars to nearby commuters through a location-sharing system.
  • Grab reached out directly to taxi drivers by signing them up at airports, hawker centres, taxi queues, and depots.
  • In January 2016, GrabTaxi was rebranded as "Grab", which encompasses all the company's products: GrabCar (personal cars), GrabBike (motorcycle taxis), GrabHitch (carpooling) and GrabExpress (last mile delivery) with a new, redesigned logo.
  • In October 2016, Grab added an in-app instant messaging feature called "GrabChat" to allow simple communication between riders and drivers.
  • You can grab a cup with one hand.

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