train

[treɪn]

train Definition

  • 1a connected line of railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or by integral motors
  • 2teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time
  • 3a series of connected events or ideas

Using train: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "train" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I took the train to work this morning.

  • Example

    The train was delayed due to a signal failure.

  • Example

    She trained as a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital.

  • Example

    He is training for the New York City Marathon.

  • Example

    The company trains its employees on safety procedures.

  • Example

    The conversation drifted from topic to topic, with no clear train of thought.

train Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with train

  • a job or situation that provides a steady income or easy work for little effort

    Example

    He's been on the gravy train for years, doing the same job with no real responsibilities.

  • train of events

    a sequence of related events that lead to a particular outcome

    Example

    The train of events that led to the company's bankruptcy began with poor financial management.

  • a sequence of connected ideas or thoughts

    Example

    I lost my train of thought when the phone rang.

Origins of train

from Old French 'trahiner', meaning 'to drag'

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Summary: train in Brief

The term 'train' [treɪn] refers to a connected line of railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or by integral motors. It can also mean to teach a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time. The phrase 'train of events' refers to a sequence of related events that lead to a particular outcome. 'Train' can also refer to a series of connected events or ideas, as in 'The conversation drifted from topic to topic, with no clear train of thought.'

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