Background for derail

derail

/dəˈɹeɪl/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The derail was placed deliberately so that the train would fall into the river."

vehicle device machine

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noun

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

Examples :

"The discussion about weekend plans quickly became a derail, as someone started talking about last week's argument with their sibling. "

communication language writing

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verb

To cause to come off the tracks.

Examples :

"The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."

vehicle disaster action

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verb

To come off the tracks.

Examples :

"The train derailed, causing a delay for the commuters. "

vehicle technical disaster

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verb

To deviate from the previous course or direction.

Examples :

"The conversation derailed once James brought up politics."

direction way action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The unexpected news of the project's delay derailed the team's schedule. "

direction action process