derail

[ dee-reyl ]

/ diˈreɪl /

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verb (used with object)

to cause (a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track.

to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of: Being drafted into the army derailed his career for two years.

verb (used without object)

(of a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track.

to become derailed; go astray.

noun

a track device for derailing rolling stock in an emergency.

Origin of derail

First recorded in 1840–50; from French dérailler, equivalent to dé- negative prefix + -railler, verbal derivative of rail “bar, beam” (from English ); see origin at de- rail¹

Words nearby derail

De Quincey, der., deracinate, deradicalize, deraign, derail, derailleur, derailment, Derain, derange, deranged

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Example sentences from the Web for derail

Even a delay in appointments can derail ongoing investigations and regulatory efforts.
Deregulators Lost at the Supreme Court When It Comes to Blocking Presidential Appointees|Aziz Haq|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Is he rejecting her, or rejecting her cautionary tale—unable to derail his destiny?
All the Signs That Don Draper Will Die on ‘Mad Men’|Kevin Fallon|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But let me be clear: if this Congress sends me a new sanctions bill now that threatens to derail these talks, I will veto it.
Full Text of President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address||January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Used optimally, carbs can enhance your fitness regimen—not derail it!
Carbs 101: The Truth About Carbohydrates|DailyBurn|January 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At the same time, Palestinian officials continue to advocate unrealistic positions that threaten to derail any agreement.
When Prisoner Releases and Direct Negotiations Aren’t Enough|Aaron Magid|August 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
An engine, moreover, that had the power of leaving the metals to chase you should you not derail it.
The Pools of Silence|H. de Vere Stacpoole
To add to the traveller's discomfort, the road-bed is as bad as it can be and not derail the cars constantly.
Under the Southern Cross|Maturin M. Ballou
Something told Gladys that the men had had no business at the switch; that they meant to derail and wreck the Limited.
The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House|Hildegard G. Frey
To derail a train is legitimate warfare, with many precedents to support it.
The War in South Africa|Arthur Conan Doyle
That would delay it or derail it, and neither option is acceptable.
State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush|George W. Bush

British Dictionary definitions for derail

derail

/ (dɪˈreɪl) /

verb

to go or cause to go off the rails, as a train, tram, etc

noun

Also called: derailer mainly US a device designed to make rolling stock or locomotives leave the rails to avoid a collision or accident

Derived forms of derail

derailment, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	derail
释义	derail [ dee-reyl ] / diˈreɪl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR derail ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to cause (a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track. to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of: Being drafted into the army derailed his career for two years. verb (used without object) (of a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track. to become derailed; go astray. noun a track device for derailing rolling stock in an emergency. Origin of derail First recorded in 1840–50; from French dérailler, equivalent to dé- negative prefix + -railler, verbal derivative of rail “bar, beam” (from English ); see origin at de- rail¹ Words nearby derail De Quincey, der., deracinate, deradicalize, deraign, derail, derailleur, derailment, Derain, derange, deranged Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for derail Even a delay in appointments can derail ongoing investigations and regulatory efforts. Deregulators Lost at the Supreme Court When It Comes to Blocking Presidential Appointees\|Aziz Haq\|June 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Is he rejecting her, or rejecting her cautionary tale—unable to derail his destiny? All the Signs That Don Draper Will Die on ‘Mad Men’\|Kevin Fallon\|April 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But let me be clear: if this Congress sends me a new sanctions bill now that threatens to derail these talks, I will veto it. Full Text of President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address\|\|January 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Used optimally, carbs can enhance your fitness regimen—not derail it! Carbs 101: The Truth About Carbohydrates\|DailyBurn\|January 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST At the same time, Palestinian officials continue to advocate unrealistic positions that threaten to derail any agreement. When Prisoner Releases and Direct Negotiations Aren’t Enough\|Aaron Magid\|August 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST An engine, moreover, that had the power of leaving the metals to chase you should you not derail it. The Pools of Silence\|H. de Vere Stacpoole To add to the traveller's discomfort, the road-bed is as bad as it can be and not derail the cars constantly. Under the Southern Cross\|Maturin M. Ballou Something told Gladys that the men had had no business at the switch; that they meant to derail and wreck the Limited. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House\|Hildegard G. Frey To derail a train is legitimate warfare, with many precedents to support it. The War in South Africa\|Arthur Conan Doyle That would delay it or derail it, and neither option is acceptable. State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush\|George W. Bush British Dictionary definitions for derail derail / (dɪˈreɪl) / verb to go or cause to go off the rails, as a train, tram, etc noun Also called: derailer mainly US a device designed to make rolling stock or locomotives leave the rails to avoid a collision or accident Derived forms of derail derailment, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to derail hinder, thwart, crash, wreck, deflect
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derail

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Origin of derail

Words nearby derail

Example sentences from the Web for derail

British Dictionary definitions for derail

verb

noun

Derived forms of derail

Words related to derail