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).
"My grandfather worked on the railroad for most of his life."
verb To force something through, or force someone into a decision, without proper process or consent.
"Don't let them railroad you into signing before you have read it."

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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

My grandfather worked on the railroad for most of his life.
The old railroad runs right through the middle of the town.
Don't let them railroad you into signing before you have read it.
The manager railroaded the new schedule through without asking any of the staff.

Similar words in Dutch

coerce dragoon force 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: "My grandfather worked on the railroad for most of his life." 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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