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Definition of railroading - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hasty procedureUS rushed process without proper considerationUS
- The decision was made through railroading.
2.
manipulationUS coercion or pressure to follow a course of actionUS
- The committee accused him of railroading the decision through without proper discussion.
3.
rail transportTECH. US the operation and management of railroadsTECH. US
- Railroading requires skilled workers and precise coordination.
4.
railroad cultureTECH. US the community and culture related to railroadsTECH. US
- He has been part of railroading for decades.
Adjective
1.
hasty processRare US conducted hastily without proper considerationRare US
- The railroading decision left many employees upset.
2.
rail transportTECH. US related to the operation of railroadsTECH. US
- The railroading industry is vital to the economy.
Origin of railroading
English, rail (track) + road (way)
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Examples of railroading in a sentence
Critics accused the committee of railroading. They accused the manager of railroading the new policy. The senator faced backlash for railroading the bill. Railroading has evolved significantly over the decades. He has a deep passion for railroading and its history. Railroading has a rich history in this region.
He writes articles about railroading for a magazine. The railroading process ignored crucial feedback from stakeholders. Railroading tactics were evident in the rushed legislative session. Railroading equipment requires regular maintenance. He has a passion for railroading history.
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- French:passage en force, hâtif, ...
- German:Durchpeitschen, übereilt, ...
- Italian:imposizione, affrettato, ...
- Spanish:proceso apresurado, apresurado, ...
- Portuguese:pressa, precipitado, ...
- Chinese:草率决策, 仓促的, ...
- Japanese:急ぎの手続き, 性急な, ...
- Arabic:إِجْرَاء مُتَعَجِّل, مُتَسَرِّع, ...
- Hebrew:הַכְפָּיָה, חֲפוּז, ...
- Russian:форсирование, поспешный, ...
- Ukrainian:поспішність, поспішний, ...
- Hindi:जल्दबाजी प्रक्रिया, जल्दबाजी में लिया गया, ...
Definition of railroad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transport systemUS system of tracks for train transportationUS
- The railroad connects multiple cities across the country.
2.
businessUS company that operates trainsUS
- He works for a major railroad in the logistics department.
Verb
1.
- She felt railroaded into signing the contract.
2.
- The bill was railroaded through Congress without debate.
3.
- The innocent man was railroaded into prison.
4.
transportationUS transport goods or people by trainUS
- They railroaded essential supplies across the country.
5.
- The game master railroaded the players to the next quest.
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system of tracks for train transportation
Expressions with railroad
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force something to happen quickly without discussion
The committee railroaded through the new policy without debate.
force someone quickly to do something without choice
They railroaded him into signing the contract.
force someone to do something quickly or unfairly
They tried to railroad him into signing the contract.
force someone into a situation without consent
They railroaded him into a situation he couldn't escape.
push a bill through quickly without discussion
The committee decided to railroad a bill through the assembly.
proof of payment for train journey
The conductor checked his railroad ticket during the trip.
railway on tracks above street level
The city built an elevated railroad to ease traffic congestion.
any vehicle designed for railway tracks
The railroad car was loaded with coal.
area where a train crosses a road
Be cautious at the railroad crossing.
person who operates a train
The railroad engineer carefully navigated the train through the mountains.
track and related structures for trains
The railroad line extended through several states.
powered vehicle for pulling trains
The railroad locomotive pulled the freight cars across the country.
place where trains stop for passengers
We waited at the railroad station for the train.
path consisting of metal rails for trains
The train sped along the railroad track.
area where trains are stored, maintained, or assembled
The locomotives were serviced in the railroad yard before their next journey.
bridge structure that carries train tracks across water, roads, or land
The old railroad bridge crosses the river near the edge of town.
business that owns or runs trains and railway tracks for transport
The railroad company announced new safety measures for all routes.
system of connected train lines and stations across an area
The country expanded its railroad network to reach more rural towns.
large nail fixing railway line to sleeper
The workers hammered the railroad spike into the sleeper.
wooden beam used as a garden border
We used railroad ties to edge the flower beds.
place where trains load or unload passengers or goods
The railroad terminal was bustling with travelers.
tunnel built for a railway
The workers are constructing a new railroad tunnel.
place where two or more railroad lines meet
The train slowed down as it approached the railroad junction.
the foundation on which railroad tracks are laid
The workers inspected the railroad bed for any signs of wear.
Origin of railroad
English, rail (track) + road (way)
Examples of railroad in a sentence
They built a railroad through the mountains. The railroad announced a new route across the state. Investors are interested in the expanding railroad network. The committee railroaded him into approving the plan. I will not be railroaded into a rushed decision. They railroaded the proposal through the committee.
The controversial law was railroaded into effect. They tried to railroad him with false evidence. She was railroaded by the biased jury. They plan to railroad the new cars to the dealership. Farmers railroad their produce to the market every week. He railroaded the storyline to fit his narrative. The director railroaded the actors into a specific scene.
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- French:chemin de fer, forcer la main à quelqu'un, ...
- German:Eisenbahn, jemanden zu etwas drängen, ...
- Italian:ferrovia, costringere, ...
- Spanish:ferrocarril, presionar, ...
- Portuguese:ferrovia, pressionar, ...
- Chinese:铁路, 强迫, ...
- Japanese:鉄道, 強引に同意させる, ...
- Arabic:سِكّة حَدِيدِيَّة, أَكْرَهَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסִלַּת בַּרְזֶל, לִכְפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:железная дорога, принуждать, ...
- Ukrainian:залізниця, тиснути, ...
- Hindi:रेलवे, दबाव डालकर राज़ी करना, ...
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