Derail
Pronunciation: /dɪˈreɪl/
Derail (verb)
- To cause a train to come off its tracks.
- To stop a plan or process from continuing as expected.
Examples
- The train derailed after hitting debris on the tracks.
- Heavy rain caused the train to derail near the station.
Common collocations: train derails, derail a train, derail a plan, derail progress, derail efforts