Definition

To leave a train or to make someone leave a train.

Example

Passengers will detrain at the next station.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the train delays today?

Yeah, I had to detrain early because of it.

That sounds frustrating! What did you do next?

I just grabbed a coffee and waited for the next one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Detrain is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "train" (from Old French *trahiner*, meaning to pull or drag). The word describes the action of getting down or away from a train, specifically disembarking from it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'getting down' or 'away' ('de-') from a 'train' — that's what detrain means.

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