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derailed
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/dɪˈreɪld/
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/dɪˈreɪld/
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Compare the literal and figurative meanings of “derailed” in the examples.
Explain how “derailed” is formed and how it differs from the verb “derail.”
Compare “derail” with “disrupt,” “interrupt,” and “set back.”
Explore common collocations with “derail,” such as “derail a project” or “derail a meeting.”
Give five B2-level examples of “derail” and “derailed,” with Russian translations.
Rewrite “The unexpected announcement derailed the meeting” using a suitable synonym.
Write two sentences with “derailed”: one literal and one figurative.
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