Derails Meaning in English
word · lemma: derail
dɪˈɹeɪɫz
di-RAYLZ
dɪɹˈeɪlz
di-RAYLZ
Definition
To cause a train or other vehicle to come off its tracks. Figuratively, it means to interrupt or spoil a process or plan.
Usage & Nuances
Literal use is for trains or rail vehicles. Figuratively, common in phrases like 'derails the conversation' or 'derails your plans'. Informal in figurative sense. Don’t confuse with 'derailment' (noun).
Spanish: descarrila - interrumpe (figurado)Portuguese (BR): descarrila - atrapalha (figurado)Portuguese (PT): descarrila - prejudica (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 出轨 - 干扰（引申义）Chinese (Traditional): 出軌 - 幹擾（引申義）Hindi: पटरी से उतारता है - बाधित करता है (रूपक)Arabic: يخرج عن القضبان - يُفسِد (مجازاً)Bengali: পথচ্যুত হয় - বিঘ্নিত করেRussian: сходит с рельсов - срывает (план, процесс)Japanese: 脱線する - 進行を妨げるVietnamese: trật bánh - làm gián đoạn (kế hoạch, quá trình)Korean: 탈선하다 - 방해하다Turkish: raydan çıkmak - sekteye uğratmakUrdu: پٹری سے اترنا - متاثر کرنا (منصوبہ یا عمل)Indonesian: trật bánh - làm gián đoạn
Example Sentences
The train derails near the station if the tracks are broken.
basic
A sudden problem often derails our plans.
basic
When he talks too much, it derails the meeting.
basic
One mistake in the schedule completely derails the whole project.
natural
Every time someone brings up politics, it derails the conversation.
natural
Rain on the tracks sometimes derails trains in this region.
natural