train

noun countable

UK /treɪn/

Word Forms

singular	train
plural	trains

1
Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a group of railway vehicles that are connected and pulled by an engine
a freight/passenger train
by train:
We travelled across China by train.
train to:
I met her on a train to Glasgow.
board/get on a train:
When will we board the train?
get off a train:
We’ll be waiting for you when you get off the train.
Synonyms and related words
Types of train or railway system
Amtrak
boat train
bullet train
2
a series of events or thoughts
a train of events/thoughts:
Brett’s phone call set in motion a disturbing train of events.
lose your train of thought (=forget what you are thinking):
Just a minute, I’ve lost my train of thought.
Synonyms and related words
Series of events or occurrences
pattern
process
train
3
a line of people, animals, or vehicles that move slowly together
a camel train
Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles
caravan
chain
column
4
a long part at the back of a dress, especially a wedding dress, that spreads over the ground
Synonyms and related words
Parts of clothes
arm
armhole
basque

phrases

set something in train

train

noun countable

US /treɪn/

Word Forms

singular	train
plural	trains

1
Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a group of railroad cars that are connected and pulled by an engine
a freight/passenger train
by train:
We traveled across China by train.
train to:
I met her on a train to New York.
board/get on a train:
When will we board the train?
get off a train:
We’ll be waiting for you when you get off the train.
Synonyms and related words
Types of train or railway system
Amtrak
boat train
bullet train
2
a series of events or thoughts
a train of events/thoughts:
Brett’s phone call set in motion a disturbing train of events.
lose your train of thought (=forget what you are thinking):
Give me a second, I just lost my train of thought.
Synonyms and related words
Series of events or occurrences
pattern
process
train
3
a line of people, animals, or vehicles that move slowly together
a camel train
Synonyms and related words
Lines of people or their vehicles
caravan
chain
column
4
a long part at the back of a dress, especially a wedding dress, that spreads over the ground
Synonyms and related words
Parts of clothes
arm
armhole
bib

phrases

set something in train

train

verb

UK /treɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	train
he/she/it	trains
present participle	training
past tense	trained
past participle	trained

1

train
or
train up
transitive to teach someone to do a particular job or activity
We need to recruit and train more police officers.
train someone to do something:
They were training him to use the new security system.
train to do something:
I have an uncle who trained to be a pilot.
Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something
teach
train
educate
1. 1a
  intransitive to learn how to do a particular job or activity
  train as:
  He trained as a chef in Paris.
  Synonyms and related words
  To learn new skills or information
  learn
  train
  master
2. 1b
  intransitive to study something such as painting, dancing, or singing for a long time
  train in:
  Stephanie has trained in both dance and drama.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
2
intransitive/transitive to make your mind or body do something by practising for a long time
You have to train yourself to stay calm.
Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something
teach
train
educate
3
intransitive to practise a sport regularly before a match or competition
The wrestlers train five days a week.
train for:
United are currently training for next week’s World Club Championship.
Synonyms and related words
Sports coaching and training
coach
coach
cross-training
1. 3a
  transitive to help someone to practise a sport regularly before a match or competition
  Ward has already trained four Olympic skaters.
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports coaching and training
  coach
  coach
  cross-training
4
transitive to teach an animal to obey you or to perform tricks
train something to do something:
I want to train my dog to roll over.
Synonyms and related words
Keeping and training animals
answer to the name of
call off
cat litter
5
transitive if you train a gun, camera, or light on someone or something, you point it at them
Synonyms and related words
To use a gun
aim
at gunpoint
cock
6
transitive to make a plant grow in a particular direction
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai

train

verb

US /treɪn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	train
he/she/it	trains
present participle	training
past tense	trained
past participle	trained

1

train
or
train up
transitive to teach someone to do a particular job or activity
We need to recruit and train more police officers.
train to do something:
I have an uncle who trained to be a pilot.
train someone to do something:
They were training him to use the new security system.
Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something
teach
train
educate
1. 1a
  intransitive to learn how to do a particular job or activity
  train as:
  He trained as a chef in Paris.
  Synonyms and related words
  To learn new skills or information
  learn
  train
  acquire
2. 1b
  intransitive to study something such as painting, dancing, or singing for a long time
  train in:
  Stephanie has trained in both dance and drama.
  Synonyms and related words
  To study, or to study hard
  study
  learn
  train
2
intransitive/transitive to make your mind or body do something by practicing for a long time
You have to train yourself to stay calm.
Synonyms and related words
To teach someone something
teach
train
educate
3
intransitive to practice a sport regularly before a game or competition
The wrestlers train five days a week.
train for:
The ski team will move to Colorado in the fall to train for the World Championships.
Synonyms and related words
Sports coaching and training
coach
coach
coaching
1. 3a
  transitive to help someone to practice a sport regularly before a game or competition
  Ward has already trained four Olympic skaters.
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports coaching and training
  coach
  coach
  coaching
4
transitive to teach an animal to obey you or to perform tricks
train something to do something:
I want to train my dog to roll over.
Synonyms and related words
Keeping and training animals
answer to the name of
call off
cat litter
5
transitive if you train a gun, camera, or light on someone or something, you point it at them
Synonyms and related words
To use a gun
aim
at gunpoint
cock
6
transitive to make a plant grow in a particular direction
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai

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