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derailed

UK
/dɪˈreɪld/
US
/dɪˈreɪld/

Translations

derailedadjective
more derailed
Comp.
most derailed
Super.
UK
/dɪˈreɪld/
US
/dɪˈreɪld/
déroutéSens figuré : dont le cours a été perturbé, détourné.
The project became derailed after the unexpected resignation of the team leader.
Le projet a été dérouté après la démission inattendue du chef d’équipe.
dérailléSens propre : qui a quitté les rails.
Emergency crews worked to clear the derailed cars from the track.
Les secours ont travaillé à dégager les wagons déraillés de la voie.
Synonyms
stalled
thwarted
hindered
interrupted
disrupted
derailverb

derailed

Past Simple

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
thwart
disrupt
deviate
interrupt
hinder
obstruct
Antonyms
advance
continue
stay on track

Definitions

derailedadjective
Having been thrown off course or track, often used metaphorically to describe plans or processes that have been disrupted.
The project became derailed after the unexpected resignation of the team leader.
Having left the rails of a track; off the railway line.
Emergency crews worked to clear the derailed cars from the track.
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.
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