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railroad
UK
/ˈreɪl.rəʊd/
US
/ˈreɪl.rɔrd/
railroads
pl
UK
/ˈreɪl.rəʊd/
US
/ˈreɪl.rɔrd/
Translations
The railroad was built in the 19th century.
Железная дорога была построена в 19 веке.
The train derailed from the railroad.
Поезд сошел с железнодорожного пути.
Additional translations
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The railroad stretched across the country, connecting major cities and towns.
The railroad announced a new schedule for its passenger services starting next month.
railroaded
Past Simple
railroaded
Past Participle
railroading
Gerund
UK
/ˈreɪl.rəʊd/
US
/ˈreɪl.roʊd/
Translations
The committee tried to railroad the bill through the legislature.
Комитет пытался проталкивать законопроект через законодательный орган.
They managed to railroad the project without much opposition.
Им удалось провести проект без особого сопротивления.
Additional translations
Definitions
The committee tried to railroad the new policy through without proper discussion.
He was railroaded into prison despite the lack of concrete evidence against him.
They railroaded the supplies to the remote village.
UK
/ˈreɪl.rəʊd/
US
/ˈreɪl.roʊd/
Attributive use of the noun meaning ‘relating to or used for railroads’
Definitions
The town’s economy depends heavily on railroad traffic.
Definitions
The railroaded defendant never had a fair chance in court.
Definitions
Members objected to the railroading tactics used to pass the bill.