railroad in German
railroad in German is peitschen (durch) — railroad means a track and system of transport using trains (American English).
railroad in German
peitschen (durch)
(transitive) To manipulate and hasten a procedure, as of formal approval of a law or resolution.
What does "railroad" mean?
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noun A track and system of transport using trains (American English).
"My grandfather worked on the railroad for most of his life."
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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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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.
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What is "railroad" in German?
"railroad" in German is peitschen (durch). 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 German, "railroad" is peitschen (durch).
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