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- Dictionaryderail/diːˈreɪl/
verb
- 1. cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks accidentally: "a train was derailed after it collided with a herd of cattle"
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DERAIL definition: 1. If a train derails or is derailed, it comes off the railway tracks. 2. to prevent a plan or…. Learn more.
Sep 9, 2012 · How to use derail in a sentence. to cause to run off the rails; to obstruct the progress of : frustrate; to upset the stability or composure of… See the full definition
When a train or a subway derails, its wheels accidentally leave the tracks. Train cars that derail can cause the cars behind them to crash.
DERAIL meaning: 1. If a train derails or is derailed, it comes off the railway tracks. 2. to prevent a plan or…. Learn more.
2 meanings: 1. to go or cause to go off the rails, as a train, tram, etc 2. Also called: derailer mainly US a device designed.... Click for more definitions.
Derail definition: to cause (a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track.. See examples of DERAIL used in a sentence.
Define derail. derail synonyms, derail pronunciation, derail translation, English dictionary definition of derail. intr. & tr.v. de·railed , de·rail·ing , de·rails 1. To run or cause to run off the rails.
