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Definition derail in British English

derail verb

verb
/diːˈreɪl/
1

to make a train come off its rails

Synonyms and related words
accident aquaplane bang up
1.1

if a train derails, it comes off its rails

Synonyms and related words
accident aquaplane bang up
2

to prevent something from continuing in the way that it was planned

Example

Disagreements between the two parties have derailed peace talks.

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
Definition derail in British English