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derail

/dɪˈreɪl/

Translations

derailverb

derailed

Past Simple

derailed

Past Participle

derailing

Gerund

/dɪˈreɪl/

срывать

The unexpected announcement derailed the meeting.

Неожиданное объявление сорвало встречу.

сходить с рельсов

The train derailed due to a broken track.

Поезд сошёл с рельсов из-за сломанного пути.

Synonyms

Antonyms

stay on track

derailnoun

derails

/dɪˈreɪl/

Used in rail transport to denote a safety device.

Synonyms

trap point

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.