train

³train

verb

Definition of TRAIN

transitive verb

1

: trail, drag

2

: to direct the growth of (a plant) usually by bending, pruning, and tying

3

a : to form by instruction, discipline, or drill b : to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient

4

: to make prepared (as by exercise) for a test of skill

5

: to aim at an object or objective : direct <trained his camera on the deer> <training every effort toward success>

intransitive verb

1

: to undergo instruction, discipline, or drill

2

: to go by train

— train·abil·i·ty \ˌtrā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— train·able \ˈtrā-nə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of TRAIN

1. He was never formally trained as a chef.
2. I've been trained in first aid.
3. I'm training her to take over my job when I retire.
4. My boss is training me on the new equipment.
5. We need to train more nurses.
6. They are highly trained professionals.
7. I'm training to be a nurse.
8. I trained at that hospital.
9. He's training as a chef.
10. She had to train her mind to think scientifically.

Origin of TRAIN

Middle English, from Anglo-French trainer, from Vulgar Latin *traginare; akin to Latin trahere to draw

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to TRAIN

Synonyms: season, condition

Antonyms: decondition

Related Words: fit, habilitate, prepare, ready; acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, break in, orient, orientate, shape; accustom, familiarize, habituate, naturalize; fortify, harden, inure, season, shape up, steel, strengthen, toughen

Near Antonyms: avert, curve, deflect, detour, divert, rechannel, shunt, sidetrack

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