train
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▪ I. train train 1 [treɪn] noun [countable]
a number of connected carriages pulled by an engine on a railway line
a train for carrying goods, rather than passengers:
• The fuel arrives inside special containers on goods trains from nuclear reactors all over the country.
— see also gravy train [m0] ▪ II. train train 2 verb [intransitive, transitive]
to teach someone or to be taught the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job:
• Both my sons want to train as chartered accountants.
train somebody in something
• One of the major costs of implementing the technology was the need to train workers in new skills.
train somebody to do something
• He trains his people to identify customer needs clearly.
— trained adjective :
• The recession makes it even more essential to have properly trained staff.
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train UK US /treɪn/ verb HR
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Younger recruits are considered easier to train.
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It takes at least six years to train a doctor.
train sb to be/do sth »
We trained them to be computer specialists.
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train as sth »
He trained as an accountant.
train for sth »
Rebecca is training for her commercial truck driving certificate.
train to be/do sth »
They were training to be pilots.
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train UK US /treɪn/ noun [C]
► catch/take a train »
He usually wakes up before dawn to catch a train just after 5 a.m.
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London is two and a half hours away by train.
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a commuter/freight/passenger train
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a train company/operator/service
Financial and business terms.
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train n — train v … English expressions
train — [ trɛ̃ ] n. m. • XIIe; de traîner I ♦ 1 ♦ Vx File de bêtes de somme qui suivent qqn. Train de mulets. ♢ Mod. File de choses traînées ou entraînées. « Un train de péniches derrière un remorqueur » (Vercel). Train de bois de flottage : troncs d… … Encyclopédie Universelle
train — TRAIN. s. m. Alleure. Il se dit principalement des chevaux, & autres bestes de voiture. Le train de ce cheval est doux, est incommode. ce cheval va grand train. il se fait tard, allons bon train, grand train. ce cocher nous a menez beau train. On … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Train — Train, n. [F. train, OF. tra[ i]n, trahin; cf. (for some of the senses) F. traine. See {Train}, v.] 1. That which draws along; especially, persuasion, artifice, or enticement; allurement. [Obs.] Now to my charms, and to my wily trains. Milton.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Train — Train, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Trained}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Training}.] [OF. trahiner, tra[ i]ner,F. tra[^i]ner, LL. trahinare, trainare, fr. L. trahere to draw. See {Trail}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To draw along; to trail; to drag. [1913 Webster] In… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Train — (engl. und frz. ‚Zug‘) bezeichnet: Train (Niederbayern), einen Ort im Landkreis Kelheim Train (militärisch), einen militärischen Transport mit Pferden Train (Band), eine US amerikanische Alternative Band Train (Geräusch), ein Meeresgeräusch… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Train — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Train Información personal Origen San Francisco, California, Estados Unidos Estado Activo … Wikipedia Español
train — [trān] n. [ME traine < OFr trahin < trahiner, to draw on < VL * traginare < L trahere, to pull, DRAW] 1. something that hangs down and drags behind; specif., a) a part of a dress, skirt, etc. that trails b) the tail feathers of a bird … English World dictionary
Train — 〈[ trɛ̃:] österr. a. [trɛ:n] m. 6〉 = Tross (1) [frz. <lat. trahere „ziehen, schleppen“] * * * Train [trɛ̃; französisch, zu traîner »(nach)ziehen«] der, s/ s, Militärwesen: von Friedrich II … Universal-Lexikon
train — ► VERB 1) teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through regular practice and instruction. 2) be taught in such a way. 3) make or become physically fit through a course of exercise and diet. 4) (train on) point… … English terms dictionary
Train — Train, v. i. 1. To be drilled in military exercises; to do duty in a military company. [1913 Webster] 2. To prepare by exercise, diet, instruction, etc., for any physical contest; as, to train for a boat race. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
