Definition of entrain
transitive verb
1 : to draw along with or after oneself
2 : to draw in and transport (something, such as solid particles or gas) by the flow of a fluid
3 : to incorporate (air bubbles) into concrete
4 : to determine or modify the phase or period of circadian rhythms entrained by a light cycle
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Light is by far the most important factor that helps entrain, or synchronize, human circadian rhythms.
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Origin and Etymology of entrain
Middle French entrainer, from en- + trainer to draw, drag — more at 2train
entrain
Definition of entrain
transitive verb
: to put aboard a train
intransitive verb
: to go aboard a train
Recent Examples of entrain from the Web
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Light is by far the most important factor that helps entrain, or synchronize, human circadian rhythms.
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First Known Use of entrain
1881
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