Train

/treɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a series of connected vehicles traveling on railways.

We took a train from New York to Boston.

a succession of people or things of a specified kind.

The train of events led to a major discovery.

a line of followers or attendants, especially in a ceremonial context.

The bride walked down the aisle with a long train of attendants behind her.

verb

to teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through instruction and practice.

She decided to train her dog to perform tricks.

to prepare someone for a particular job or activity.

The company will train employees in new software next month.

to develop or condition a physical capability through exercise or practice.

He trains for marathons by running every morning.

Middle English 'traine', from Old French 'traînant', from Latin 'tractus', meaning 'to pull'.

train of thought:

A sequence of connected ideas.

on the right track:

Moving in a direction that will lead to success.

train wreck:

A disastrous or chaotic situation.

To condition oneself physically.

I'm going to the gym to train for the competition.

To prepare someone or something for a specific purpose.

He was trained to be a professional chef.