derail in German
derail in German is entgleisen, zum Entgleisen bringen — derail means to come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
derail in German
entgleisen
zum Entgleisen bringen
(transitive, figurative) To cause to deviate from a set course or direction.
What does "derail" mean?
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verb To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
"The freight train derailed just outside the station."
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verb To disrupt or throw a plan, process, or conversation off course.
"One awkward question derailed the entire interview."
derail in a sentence
- The freight train derailed just outside the station.
- One awkward question derailed the entire interview.
- Bad publicity threatened to derail the merger.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "derail" in German?
"derail" in German is entgleisen, zum Entgleisen bringen. derail means: To come off, or cause something to come off, its railway tracks.
How do you use "derail" in a sentence?
Example: "The freight train derailed just outside the station." In German, "derail" is entgleisen, zum Entgleisen bringen.
Are there other ways to say "derail" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "derail": entgleisen, zum Entgleisen bringen.
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