railroad in Dutch

railroad in Dutch is sneltreinprocedure, versporen, (een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten — railroad means a track and system of transport using trains (American English).

railroad in Dutch

sneltreinprocedure

noun

(figuratively) A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration.

versporen

verb

(transitive) To transport via railroad.

(een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten

verb

aan het spoor werken

verb

(intransitive) To work for a railroad.

(iets) er (met de knoet) doorjagen

verb

(transitive) To manipulate and hasten a procedure, as of formal approval of a law or resolution.

What does "railroad" mean?

noun A track and system of transport using trains (American English).
"The railroad connected the two coasts for the first time in 1869."
verb To force something through, or force someone into a decision, without proper process or consent.
"They accused the committee of railroading the vote through without debate."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

railroad in a sentence

The railroad connected the two coasts for the first time in 1869.
They accused the committee of railroading the vote through without debate.

Similar words in Dutch

force pressure railway rush steamroll

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "railroad" in Dutch?

"railroad" in Dutch is sneltreinprocedure, versporen, (een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten. railroad means: A track and system of transport using trains (American English).

How do you use "railroad" in a sentence?

Example: "The railroad connected the two coasts for the first time in 1869." In Dutch, "railroad" is sneltreinprocedure, versporen, (een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten.

Are there other ways to say "railroad" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "railroad": sneltreinprocedure, versporen, (een) spoorweg(en) uitbaten, aan het spoor werken, (iets) er (met de knoet) doorjagen.

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