railroad meaning and definition

RAILROAD noun

Definition of railroad (noun)

1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
   • synonyms: railroad line, railway, railway line, railway system
2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels
   • "he walked along the railroad track"
   • synonyms: railroad track, railway

RAILROAD verb

Definition of railroad (verb)

1. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
   • "They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone"
   • synonyms: dragoon, sandbag
2. supply with railroad lines
   • "railroad the West"
3. transport by railroad