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derail

UK
/dɪˈreɪl/
US
/dɪˈreɪl/

Translations

derailverb
derailed
Past Simple
derailed
Past Participle
derailing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈreɪl/
US
/dɪˈreɪl/
The heavy storm derailed the train, causing significant delays.
La violente tempête a déraillé le train, causant de sérieux retards.
Additional translations
déraillerAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
interrupt
deviate
hinder
obstruct
thwart
disrupt
Antonyms
advance
continue
stay on track
derailnoun
derails
pl
UK
/dɪˈreɪl/
US
/dɪˈreɪl/
Used in rail transport to denote a safety device.
dérailleurChemin de fer.
The crew installed a derail at the end of the siding to protect the main line.
L'équipe a installé un dérailleur au bout de la voie de service pour protéger la voie principale.
Synonyms
trap point
catchpoint
catastrophe
disruption
collision
accident
crash
wreck
derailer
derailment

Definitions

derailverb
To cause a train or tram to leave its tracks accidentally.
The heavy storm derailed the train, causing significant delays.
To obstruct or divert from a course or path; to throw off track.
The unexpected announcement derailed the meeting's agenda.
To leave the rails while in motion (of a train or tram).
Several freight cars derailed near the switching yard.
derailnoun
A safety device fitted to a railroad track that intentionally causes rolling stock to leave the rails in order to prevent a collision or runaway.
The crew installed a derail at the end of the siding to protect the main line.
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