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).
"The railroad connected the two coasts for the first time in 1869."
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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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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.
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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: "The railroad connected the two coasts for the first time in 1869." In German, "railroad" is peitschen (durch).
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