Definition of Derail
Derail
De·rail


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To cause a train to leave its tracks or to obstruct the progress of something.

e.g. The protesters tried to derail the government's new policy by organizing a massive rally.

(verb)
to upset or ruin the composure or stability of something;

e.g. Family problems can seriously derail children's behavior unknowingly.

(verb)
to cause a train to accidentally leave its rails or tracks;

e.g. The conductor feared that the train would derail due to the ice on the tracks.



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