derail

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cause to run off the tracks
  2. verb run off or leave the rails

Etymology

From French dérailler (“to go off the rails”). Analyzable as de- + rail.

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