train

/trein/

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A train travels across a bridge over a wide river.

Definition

Noun:
- A connected series of railroad cars moved by a locomotive or self-propelled unit: A vehicle or group of vehicles that travels on rails, used for transporting passengers or goods.
- A connected sequence of events, actions, or ideas: A series of things that follow one after another, often logically connected.
- A part of a long gown or robe that trails behind the wearer: The elongated back section of a formal dress or robe that is carried along the ground.
- A group of followers, attendants, or animals moving together: A procession or retinue.
- A set of connected mechanical parts for transmitting motion: A series of gears or other components that transfer force in machinery.
Verb:
- To instruct or drill in a skill or behavior: To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.
- To undergo instruction and practice: To prepare oneself for a task, role, or event by learning and exercising.
- To cause to grow in a particular direction or shape: To guide the growth of a plant, typically by tying and pruning it.
- To point or direct something: To aim a weapon, camera, or one's attention at a target.
- To drag or trail behind: To allow something to be pulled loosely along a surface.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- The morning train to the city is always crowded. (The scheduled railroad vehicle for passengers.)
- His question set off a train of thought about the future. (A connected sequence of ideas.)
- The wedding dress had a beautiful, long train. (The trailing part of the gown.)
- The king arrived with his full train of advisors and guards. (A group of attendants.)
- The gear train transfers power from the engine to the wheels. (A series of mechanical parts.)
Verb:
- She will train the new employees on the software. (To instruct people.)
- Athletes train for months before the competition. (To prepare through exercise.)
- He trained the ivy to climb up the trellis. (To guide a plant's growth.)
- The sniper trained his rifle on the target. (To aim a weapon.)
- The child's blanket trained along the floor behind her. (To drag loosely.)

Advanced Usage

"to train one's sights on": To focus one's efforts or ambitions on a particular goal.
- The company is training its sights on the Asian market.
"to train away/off": To cause something to diminish or be diverted through practice or discipline.
- He trained off his accent through elocution lessons.
"in train": In progress or being prepared.
- Plans for the merger are in train.

Variants and Related Words

Trainee (n): A person undergoing training for a job or skill.
- The trainee will work under a supervisor for six months.
Trainer (n): A person who trains people or animals; a sports shoe.
- The dog's trainer taught it to obey basic commands.
Training (n): The action of teaching or learning a skill or behavior.
- All new staff must complete safety training.
Entrain (v): To board a train; (scientific) to synchronize a rhythm.
- We will entrain at the central station at noon.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

Train up: To educate or instruct someone thoroughly, often from a young age.
- He was trained up in the family business.
Train for: To prepare specifically for a particular event or role.
- She is training for the marathon.

Related Idioms

Lose one's train of thought: To forget what one was talking or thinking about.
- Sorry, I just lost my train of thought. What was I saying?
A train of events: A series of connected incidents.
- The argument set in motion a train of events that led to his resignation.

A train travels across a bridge over a wide river.

Noun

wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
- the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
- the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
a series of consequences wrought by an event
- it led to a train of disasters
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
- we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
- they joined the wagon train for safety
a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
- a string of islands
- train of mourners
- a train of thought
public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
- express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction

Verb

drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
- The toddler was trailing his pants
- She trained her long scarf behind her
travel by rail or train
- They railed from Rome to Venice
- She trained to Hamburg
cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
- train the vine
exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
- She is training for the Olympics
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
- He is training our Olympic team
- She is coaching the crew
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
- Please don't aim at your little brother!
- He trained his gun on the burglar
- Don't train your camera on the women
- Take a swipe at one's opponent
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
- Cultivate your musical taste
- Train your tastebuds
- She is well schooled in poetry
educate for a future role or function
- He is grooming his son to become his successor
- The prince was prepared to become King one day
- They trained him to be a warrior
develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
- Parents must discipline their children
- Is this dog trained?
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
- She is training to be a teacher
- He trained as a legal aid
create by training and teaching
- The old master is training world-class violinists
- we develop the leaders for the future

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