Derailment
noun
The act or process of a train or tram leaving its tracks accidentally.
The train accident was caused by a derailment due to a landslide on the tracks.
Often appears as...
- train derailment
- derailment accidents
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Disapproving
noun
A disturbance or problem that throws an operation or plan off its intended course.
The project faced a minor derailment due to some unexpected issues.
Often appears as...
- project derailment
- objectives derailment
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Disapproving
noun
The act or process of a train or tram leaving its tracks accidentally.
The train accident was caused by a derailment due to a landslide on the tracks.
Often appears as...
- train derailment
- derailment accidents
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A disturbance or problem that throws an operation or plan off its intended course.
The project faced a minor derailment due to some unexpected issues.
Often appears as...
- project derailment
- objectives derailment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'derailment' for actual train accidents, not metaphorically for minor inconveniences in plans.
News headline: 'Major derailment in subway line disrupts morning commute.'
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness Implied
'Derailment' indicates a serious accident, often with extensive damage and potential for injuries.
Sadly, the derailment resulted in several casualties.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Discussions
In technical contexts, 'derailment' can involve discussing causes and prevention measures.
The engineers analyzed the derailment to improve railway safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'derailment' for actual train accidents, not metaphorically for minor inconveniences in plans.
News headline: 'Major derailment in subway line disrupts morning commute.'
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness Implied
'Derailment' indicates a serious accident, often with extensive damage and potential for injuries.
Sadly, the derailment resulted in several casualties.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Discussions
In technical contexts, 'derailment' can involve discussing causes and prevention measures.
The engineers analyzed the derailment to improve railway safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use 'derailment' for actual train accidents, not metaphorically for minor inconveniences in plans.
News headline: 'Major derailment in subway line disrupts morning commute.'
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness Implied
'Derailment' indicates a serious accident, often with extensive damage and potential for injuries.
Sadly, the derailment resulted in several casualties.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Discussions
In technical contexts, 'derailment' can involve discussing causes and prevention measures.
The engineers analyzed the derailment to improve railway safety.
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aberrationderangementdeviatedigressiondistractibilitymisdirectionobstructionstray
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Edward Whitacre, Jr.
American Businessman
None of us has control over the economy, the job market, or anything else in the global sense. But we are 100% in charge of how we respond to challenges that come our way, be it the loss of a job, a career derailment, or some other disappointment.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
The costly unilateralism of the younger Bush presidency led to a decade of war in the Middle East and the derailment of American foreign policy at large.
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Edward Whitacre, Jr.
American Businessman
None of us has control over the economy, the job market, or anything else in the global sense. But we are 100% in charge of how we respond to challenges that come our way, be it the loss of a job, a career derailment, or some other disappointment.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
The costly unilateralism of the younger Bush presidency led to a decade of war in the Middle East and the derailment of American foreign policy at large.
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