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Definition train in British 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

They were training him to use the new security system.

Example

I have an uncle who trained to be a pilot.

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1.1

to learn how to do a particular job or activity

Example

He trained as a chef in Paris.

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1.2

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

Example

Stephanie has trained in both dance and drama.

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2

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

Example

You have to train yourself to stay calm.

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Example

The wrestlers train five days a week.

Example

United are currently training for next week's World Club Championship.

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3.1

to help someone to practise a sport regularly before a match or competition

Example

Ward has already trained four Olympic skaters.

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4

to teach an animal to obey you or to perform tricks

Example

I want to train my dog to roll over.

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5

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

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Definition train in British English