Entrain

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈtreɪn/

Definitions of entrain

verb to board a train or to cause something to board a train

Example Sentences

A1 The train will entrain passengers at the next stop.

A2 We need to entrain more people to join our cause.

B1 The company is looking to entrain new employees with specialized training.

B2 The music festival will entrain thousands of attendees this weekend.

C1 The charismatic speaker was able to entrain the audience with his powerful words.

C2 The dance performance entrained the audience, leaving them mesmerized.

Examples of entrain in a Sentence

formal The conductor ensured that all passengers entrain before the scheduled departure time.

informal Make sure you entrain before the train leaves!

slang Hey, don't miss the train, entrain now!

figurative His passion for music started to entrain others in the audience.

Grammatical Forms of entrain

• past tense: entrained
• plural: entrains
• comparative: more entrained
• superlative: most entrained
• present tense: entrain
• future tense: will entrain
• perfect tense: have entrained
• continuous tense: is entraining
• singular: entrains
• positive degree: entrain
• infinitive: entrain
• gerund: entraining
• participle: entrained

Origin and Evolution of entrain

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrain' originated from the French word 'entrainer', which means to pull or drag along.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense of pulling or dragging along, the word 'entrain' evolved to also mean to synchronize or harmonize, particularly in the context of music or transportation.