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Definition train in American English

train verb

verb
/treɪn/
1

to teach someone to do a particular job or activity

Example

We need to recruit and train more police officers.

Example

I have an uncle who trained to be a pilot.

Example

They were training him to use the new security system.

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
1.1

to learn how to do a particular job or activity

Example

He trained as a chef in Paris.

Synonyms and related words
learn train acquire
1.2

to study something such as painting, dancing, or singing for a long time

Example

Stephanie has trained in both dance and drama.

Synonyms and related words
study learn train
2

to make your mind or body do something by practicing for a long time

Example

You have to train yourself to stay calm.

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
3

to practice a sport regularly before a game or competition

Example

The wrestlers train five days a week.

Example

The ski team will move to Colorado in the fall to train for the World Championships.

Synonyms and related words
coach coach coaching
3.1

to help someone to practice a sport regularly before a game or competition

Example

Ward has already trained four Olympic skaters.

Synonyms and related words
coach coach coaching
4

to teach an animal to obey you or to perform tricks

Example

I want to train my dog to roll over.

Synonyms and related words
answer to the name of call off cat litter
5

if you train a gun, camera, or light on someone or something, you point it at them

Synonyms and related words
aim at gunpoint cock
Synonyms and related words
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Definition train in American English

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