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Derail Meaning in English

word

dɪˈɹeɪɫ
di-RAYL
dɪɹˈeɪl
di-RAYL

परिभाषा

To cause a train or vehicle to come off its tracks, or to interrupt, spoil, or stop a plan, process, or event from continuing successfully.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Originally refers to trains but often used metaphorically for failed plans or disruptions. Common phrases: 'derail a conversation/plan/progress.' More formal than 'mess up.' Usually implies an outside force causing the interruption.

उदाहरण वाक्य

The train derailed after hitting a fallen tree.

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A mistake could derail the project.

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Heavy rain can derail travel plans.

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Her sudden illness derailed our weekend plans.

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Let's not let one mistake derail the whole conversation.

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The scandal could easily derail his political career.

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