Detrain

Pronunciation: /diˈtreɪn/

Definitions of detrain

verb To alight from a train or other form of transportation.

Example Sentences

A1 The passengers detrain at the next station.

A2 Make sure to detrain at the correct platform.

B1 Passengers are advised to detrain at the final destination.

B2 Due to a technical issue, all passengers had to detrain at the nearest station.

C1 The train conductor announced that passengers should detrain due to an emergency situation.

C2 The detrainment process was smooth and efficient, with staff guiding passengers to the exits.

Examples of detrain in a Sentence

formal Passengers are advised to detrain at the next station due to a technical issue with the train.

informal Let's detrain at the next stop and grab some snacks before continuing our journey.

slang We should totally detrain at the next station and explore the area for a bit.

figurative Sometimes we need to detrain from our usual routine and try something new for a change.

Grammatical Forms of detrain

• past tense: detrained
• plural: detrains
• comparative: more detrained
• superlative: most detrained
• present tense: detrains
• future tense: will detrain
• perfect tense: have detrained
• continuous tense: is detrainig
• singular: detrain
• positive degree: detrain
• infinitive: to detrain
• gerund: detraining
• participle: detraining

Origin and Evolution of detrain

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'detrain' originated from the French word 'détraîner', which means to unharness or detach from a train.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of unharnessing or detaching from a train, 'detrain' has evolved to also mean the act of disembarking or getting off a train or other form of transportation.