Derailing: meaning, definitions and examples
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derailing
[ dɪˈreɪlɪŋ ]
train disruption
To derail means to cause a train or similar vehicle to leave its tracks, typically as a result of an accident. The term can also refer to the act of diverting something from its intended course or plan.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The accident caused the train to derail.
- Heavy rain may derail the construction timeline.
- The meeting was derailed by unexpected news.
Translations
Translations of the word "derailing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descarrilamento
🇮🇳 पटरी से उतरना
🇩🇪 Entgleisung
🇮🇩 derailing
🇺🇦 зрив
🇵🇱 wykolejenie
🇯🇵 脱線
🇫🇷 déraillement
🇪🇸 descarrilamiento
🇹🇷 raydan çıkma
🇰🇷 탈선
🇸🇦 خروج عن المسار
🇨🇿 vypadnutí z koleje
🇸🇰 vykoľajenie
🇨🇳 脱轨
🇸🇮 iztirjenje
🇮🇸 afskekkjun
🇰🇿 жолдан шығу
🇬🇪 გადახვევა
🇦🇿 dəmirdən çıxma
🇲🇽 descarrilamiento
Etymology
The word 'derail' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'away from' and 'rail', which comes from the Middle English 'raile', meaning a bar used for support or a track for trains. Initially used in contexts related to trains, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning, including the figurative application of taking something off its planned or expected course. The increasing complexities in transportation and project management have contributed to the metaphorical use of 'derailing' in various contexts, such as discussions about business plans, political strategies, and personal goals. Today, it is widely recognized in both literal and figurative senses.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,358, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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