derail

B1
Pronunciation
/dəˈɹeɪl/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.

Example Sentences
  • The derail was placed deliberately so that the train would fall into the river.
2 Definition

An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause to come off the tracks.

Example Sentences
  • The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny.
2 Definition

To come off the tracks.

3 Definition

To deviate from the previous course or direction.

Example Sentences
  • The conversation derailed once James brought up politics.
4 Definition

To cause to deviate from a set course or direction; derange.

Example Sentences
  • The protesting students derailed the professor's lecture.