Detrain

//ˈdi.tɹeɪn// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To exit from a train; to disembark. intransitive

    "If you plan to detrain at the next stop, please begin gathering your belongings."

  2. 2
    leave a train wordnet
  3. 3
    To remove (a passenger or passengers) from a train; to evacuate (passengers) from a train. transitive

    "Following the accident passengers were detrained through the rear cab."

  4. 4
    To reduce one's training, particularly during the offseason, in preparation for a cycle of retraining.
  5. 5
    To transfer air from an organized air current to the surrounding atmosphere.

Synonyms

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alightcome to landdebarkdebusdeplanedisembark

Example

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"This train is out of service and everyone must detrain now."

Etymology

From de- + train.

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