train meaning and definition

TRAIN noun

Definition of train (noun)

1. public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
   • "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction"
   • synonyms: railroad train
2. a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
   • "a string of islands"; "train of mourners"; "a train of thought"
   • synonyms: string
3. a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
   • "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety"
   • synonyms: caravan, wagon train
4. a series of consequences wrought by an event
   • "it led to a train of disasters"
5. piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
   • "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews"
6. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
   • "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"
   • synonyms: gear, gearing, geartrain, power train

TRAIN verb

Definition of train (verb)

1. create by training and teaching
   • "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"
   • synonyms: develop, educate, prepare
2. undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
   • "She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid"
   • synonyms: prepare
3. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
   • "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
   • synonyms: check, condition, discipline
4. educate for a future role or function
   • "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior"
   • synonyms: groom, prepare
5. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
   • "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"
   • synonyms: civilise, civilize, cultivate, educate, school
6. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
   • "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"
   • synonyms: aim, direct, take, take aim
7. teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
   • "He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew"
   • synonyms: coach
8. exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
   • "She is training for the Olympics"
9. cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • "train the vine"
10. travel by rail or train
    • "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"
    • synonyms: rail
11. drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
    • "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"
    • synonyms: trail