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derailed

[dɪˈreɪld]

derailed Definition

  • 1to cause a train to leave its tracks accidentally
  • 2to cause something to fail or become derailed from its intended course

Using derailed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The train derailed and crashed into a building.

  • Example

    The project was derailed by budget cuts.

  • Example

    His career was derailed by a scandal.

  • Example

    The conversation derailed into an argument.

derailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for derailed

Antonyms for derailed

  • on track
  • on course
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Summary: derailed in Brief

The verb 'derailed' [dɪˈreɪld] means to cause a train to leave its tracks accidentally or to cause something to fail or become derailed from its intended course. Examples include 'The train derailed and crashed into a building.' and 'The project was derailed by budget cuts.'