train
[verb]
Synonyms:
- instruct, coach, drill, educate, guide, prepare, school, teach, tutor
- exercise, prepare, work out
- aim, direct, focus, level, point
[noun]
Synonyms:
- sequence, chain, progression, series, set, string, succession

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Related Words: course, run, line, thread, gradation, scale, tier, cultivate, develop, shape, accustom, habituate, harden, season

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English Thesaurus: exercise, do some exercise/a lot of exercise etc, stay/keep/get in shape, keep fit, work out, ...

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I. train¹ S1 W2 /treɪn/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French; Origin: 'something that is pulled along behind', from trainer; ⇒ train²]

1. RAILWAY a set of several carriages that are connected to each other and pulled along a railway line by an engine
train to
the train to Munich
We went all the way to Inverness by train. ⇒ boat train

2. SERIES a train of something a series of events or actions that are related:
The decision set off a train of events which led to his resignation.

3. train of thought a related series of thoughts that are developing in your mind:
The phone interrupted my train of thought.
I’ve lost my train of thought.

4. bring something in its train formal if an action or event brings something in its train, that thing happens as a result of it:
a decision that brought disaster in its train

5. set something in train British English formal to make a process start happening:
Plans to modernize have been set in train.

6. PEOPLE/ANIMALS a long line of moving people, animals, or vehicles:
a camel train

7. DRESS a part of a long dress that spreads out over the ground behind the person wearing it:
a wedding dress with a long train

8. SERVANTS a group of servants or officers following an important person, especially in the past

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II. train² S1 W2 verb
[Word Family: noun: trainee, trainer, training, retraining; verb: train, retrain; adjective: trained ≠ untrained]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: trainer 'to pull, drag', from Vulgar Latin traginare, probably from Latin trahere 'to pull']

1. TEACH SOMEBODY [intransitive and transitive] to teach someone the skills of a particular job or activity, or to be taught these skills ⇒ training
train somebody in something
All staff will be trained in customer service skills.
train to do something
She’s training to be a doctor.
train somebody to do something
Employees are trained to deal with emergency situations.
train as
Nadia trained as a singer.
a highly trained workforce
Trained staff will be available to deal with your queries.

2. TEACH AN ANIMAL [transitive] to teach an animal to do something or to behave correctly:
a well-trained puppy
train something to do something
These dogs are trained to detect drugs.

3. PREPARE FOR SPORT [intransitive and transitive] to prepare for a sports event or tell someone how to prepare for it, especially by exercising ⇒ training
train for
Brenda spends two hours a day training for the marathon.

4. AIM SOMETHING [transitive] to aim something such as a gun or camera at someone or something
train something on/at somebody/something
She trained her binoculars on the bird.

5. DEVELOP SOMETHING [transitive] to develop and improve a natural ability or quality:
You can train your mind to relax.
To the trained eye the difference between these flowers is obvious (=the difference is clear to someone who has developed skills to notice something).

6. PLANT [transitive] to make a plant grow in a particular direction by bending, cutting, or tying it

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train
noun
I. railway engine pulling carriages/trucks
ADJ. railway | metro, subway, tube, underground | intercity, international, long-distance | local, suburban | express, fast | direct, through I got the through train to Manchester.
slow, stopping | special | early, evening, midnight, morning, night, overnight | two o'clock, 10.45, etc. | return What are the times of the return trains?
first, last, next The last train leaves at
TRAIN + VERB run In summer the trains run as often as every ten minutes.
start | terminate The train terminated in Carlisle.
be bound for … an express train bound for Edinburgh
be due The next train is due at 9.45.
be delayed, be held up, be late, run late Most trains are running late because of the accident.
arrive, come in, come into sth, draw in, draw into sth, pull in, pull into sth, steam in, steam into sth The next train to arrive at Platform 2 is 00.30.
London to Glasgow, etc. the Paris to Brussels train The trainthe 12.30 from Leeds.
| Stuttgart-bound, etc. | northbound, southbound, etc. | Piccadilly line, etc. | crowded, full, loaded | empty | moving | stationary | speeding | runaway | approaching, oncoming the sound of an approaching train He was pushed into the path of an oncoming train.
passing the roar of a passing train
departing She ran alongside the departing train, waving goodbye.
delayed, late-running | luxury, Pullman | four-coach, three-coach, etc. | bullet, high-speed | diesel, electric, steam | coal, commuter, freight, goods, mail, passenger | military, troop | model | ghost a carnival with ghost trains and dodgem cars
VERB + TRAIN take, travel by From Germany they travelled by train to Poland.
travel on She's travelling on the same train as you.
use | catch, get, make We had to get up early to make the 6 o'clock train for Florence.
miss | wait for | run for I was late and had to run for my train.
board, get on, hop on, jump aboard/on We jumped on the train just as it was about to leave.
jump from/off, jump out of She tried to kill herself by jumping off a moving train.
alight from, get off | meet (sb off) I'm going to the station to meet her off the train.
change You'll have to change trains at Cambridge.
operate, run The company plans to run trains on key intercity routes.
cancel The 10.19 train has been cancelled.
drive | haul a train hauled by a steam locomotive
stop | derail | fall under, throw sb under Driven to despair, he threw himself under a train. came in and I got on. The train drew into the station.
come, go We didn't want to leave the platform in case the train came.
reach The train reached Prague at half past six.
return | depart, draw out (of sth), leave, pull away, pull out (of sth), start (off), steam out The train pulled out of the station.
head … The train headed out of Athens.
stand, wait The train now standing at Platform 3 is the 16.50 to Brighton. a train waiting at a signal
move Slowly the train began to move.
travel The high-speed train travels at 120 mph.
chug, trundle The train chugged slowly forward.
gather speed | hurtle, rush, speed, steam a picture of the bullet train speeding past Mount Fuji
slow (down) | brake | be brought to a halt, come to a halt, halt, stop | rattle, rumble, thunder, whistle The train rattled into the station.
jerk, jolt, lurch, shudder The train jolted into motion.
approach, come The train came towards them.
pass | enter sth The train entered the tunnel.
collide (with sth) | be loaded with sth, carry sth
TRAIN + NOUN journey, ride | service | station | times, timetable | fare | ticket | crew, driver, guard, staff | travellers, travelling | spotter, spotting | accident, collision, crash, disaster | window | carriage | shed | robber | set I saved up my pocket money to buy an electric train set.
PREP. aboard/on/on board a/the ~ the people on the train
by ~ It's quicker by train.
~ between trains between Brindisi and Rome
~ for/to He was leaving on the early train for Zaragoza.
~ from the train from Birmingham to Worcester
PHRASES a train load of sth train loads of iron ore
a train to catch I can't stop now, I have a train to catch.

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train
II. number of people/animals moving in a line
ADJ. camel, mule, wagon | supply

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train
III. series of events/actions/thoughts
VERB + TRAIN set sth in That telephone call set in train a whole series of events.
bring sth in (figurative) Unemployment brings greater difficulties in its train (= causes great difficulties).
PHRASES a train of events, a train of thought The telephone rang and she lost her train of thought.
PREP. in sb's ~ (figurative) In the train of (= following behind) the rich and famous came the journalists.

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train
verb
ADV. hard
PREP. for The team is training hard for the big match.

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train

take/get a train
I took the first train home.
catch a train
He was in a hurry to catch a train.
go by/travel by train
We decided to go by train.
get on/board a train
At Stoke, another passenger boarded the train.
get off a train
He got off the train at Flushing.
wait for a train
She sat on the railway platform for half an hour, waiting for a train.
miss a train (=be too late to get on a train)
I just missed the last train.
trains run (=take people from one place to another at fixed times)
Trains run from two main London stations, Victoria and Charing Cross, every hour.
a train arrives
The train arrived on time.
a train leaves/departs
Trains depart from Rugby at half-hourly intervals until 4.00 pm.
a train pulls into/out of a station
The train pulled into Euston station and I got off.
a train derails/is derailed (=comes off the rails)
Most of the passengers escaped injury when their train was derailed.
a freight/goods train
a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals
a passenger train
a passenger train bound for Geneva
a commuter train (=a train that people going to work use)
a crash involving two crowded commuter trains
an express train/a fast train (=one that does not stop at many places)
He boarded the express train to London.
a slow train (also a stopping train British English) (=one that stops at a lot of places)
We got on the stopping train by mistake and it took hours to get home.
a steam train
Railway enthusiasts have the opportunity to take a nostalgic trip on a steam train.
a tube/underground train (=one that runs under London)
The condition of many tube trains is a disgrace.
a train journey British English, a train trip American English
They were not looking forward to the long train journey.
a train fare
How much is the train fare to Derby?
a train driver
The train driver apologized for the late departure.
a train crash (also a train wreck American English)
Ten people were killed in the train crash.

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exercise to walk, do sports etc in order to stay healthy and become stronger:
To lose weight, exercise regularly and eat less.
do some exercise/a lot of exercise etc this phrase is much more common than the verb exercise, and means the same thing:
Her doctor said that she needed to do more exercise.
My son does very little exercise – I don’t know how he stays so slim.
Dogs need lots of exercise.
stay/keep/get in shape to stay or to become physically healthy and strong – used especially when you consider exercise as a way to keep a nice-looking body:
Try jogging with a friend who also wants to get in shape.
keep fit British English to exercise regularly in order to stay healthy and strong:
The class encourages older people to keep fit.
work out to do exercise in order to be healthy and strong, especially to exercise regularly in a gym or exercise class:
He works out three times a week.
tone up (also firm up) to exercise in order to make your body or part of your body firmer:
I need to tone up my stomach and legs.
warm up to do gentle exercises to prepare your body for more active exercise:
It’s important to warm up before you begin to play.
stretch to reach your arms, legs, or body out to full length, in order to make your muscles as long as possible, so that you do not injure them when you exercise:
Jog for five minutes, then stretch before starting on your run.
limber up (also loosen up) to do gentle exercises so that your muscles are warm and not tight before you begin a more active exercise:
The footballers were limbering up before a training session.
train especially British English to prepare for a sporting event by exercising in a particular way:
She’s training to do the London Marathon.
practise British English, practice American English to do a sports activity regularly, in order to get better and prepare for competition:
The team practices on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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habit something you do regularly, often without thinking about it:
Biting your nails is a bad habit.
I always go to the same supermarket, out of habit.
mannerism a way of speaking or a small movement of your face or body that is part of your usual behaviour:
Even her mannerisms are the same as her sister’s.
custom something that people in a particular society do because it is traditional or the accepted thing to do:
In Japan it is the custom to take off your shoes when you enter a house.
tradition a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time:
The tradition of giving Easter eggs goes back hundreds of years.
In many countries, it’s a tradition for the bride to wear white.
It was a family tradition to go for a walk on Christmas Day.
practice something that people often do, especially as part of their work or daily life:
The hotel has ended the practice of leaving chocolates in guests’ rooms.
practise British English, practice American English verb [intransitive and transitive] to do an activity many times in order to improve your skill or to prepare for a test:
The course will give you a chance to practise your language skills.
He was practising his golf swing.
You need to practise regularly if you're going to be a good piano player.
train verb [intransitive] to practise physical movements or activities in preparation for a race or game:
He's training for the Olympics.
rehearse verb [intransitive and transitive] to practise a play, speech, or music in preparation for a public performance:
She's in New York where she's rehearsing her new play.
The band are currently rehearsing for their world tour.
work on something to practise a particular skill so that your general performance improves:
You need to work on your listening comprehension.
go/run through something to practise something such as a speech, play, or piece of music by reading or playing it from the beginning to the end:
I'll just run through the speech one more time.

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learn to gain knowledge of a subject or skill, especially by being taught or trained:
How long have you been learning Italian?
What age can you learn to drive in America?
study to learn about a subject by reading books, going to classes etc, especially at school or university:
She’s studying music at Berkeley College in California.
train to learn the skills and get the experience that you need in order to do a particular job:
Julie’s training to be a nurse.
pick something up to learn something without much effort, by watching or listening to other people:
It’s easy to pick up a language when you’re living in a country.
The rules of the game are easy – you’ll soon pick them up.
get the hang of something informal to learn how to do or use something that is fairly complicated, especially with practice:
It took me a while to get the hang of all the features on my new camera.
revise British English, review American English to study facts again, especially on your own, in order to learn them before an examination:
Jenny’s upstairs revising for her Maths exam tomorrow.
master to learn something so well that you have no difficulty with it, especially a skill or a language:
She gave me a book called ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’.
I learnt Spanish for years but I never really mastered it.

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teach to give lessons in a school, college, or university:
I taught for a year in France.
He teaches physics at York University.
lecture to teach in a college or university by giving talks to groups of students on a subject:
He lectures in engineering at a local college.
instruct formal to teach someone how to do something, especially a particular practical skill:
He was instructing them how to use the computer system.
Staff are instructed in how to respond in the event of a fire.
tutor to teach one student or a small group:
I found work tutoring Mexican students in English.
coach especially British English to give private lessons, especially so that someone can pass an important test:
He coaches students for their university entrance exams.
train to teach a person or group of people in the particular skills or knowledge they need to do a job:
It will take at least a month to train the new assistant.
educate to teach someone over a long period, usually at school or university:
He was educated in England.
Her parents want to educate her at home.
show somebody the ropes informal to show someone how to do a job or task that they have just started doing:
Miss McGinley will show you the ropes and answer any questions you may have.

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teacher someone who teaches as their job, especially in a school:
a high school teacher
principal (also headteacher British English) the teacher who is in charge of a school or college:
The teacher sent him to the principal’s office.
tutor someone who gives private lessons to one student or a small group of students. In Britain, a tutor is also a teacher in a university:
They hired a tutor to help him with his English.
Your tutor will help you find a subject for your essay.
lecturer someone who teaches in a university or college:
University lecturers aren’t very well paid.
professor a teacher in a college or university. In Britain, a professor is a high-ranking university teacher, especially one who is head of a department:
She was professor of linguistics at Cambridge University.
instructor someone who teaches a sport or a practical skill such as swimming or driving:
He works as a ski instructor in the winter.
a driving instructor
coach someone who helps a person or team improve in a sport:
a professional tennis coach
educator especially American English formal someone whose job involves teaching people, or someone who is an expert on education:
Most educators agree that class sizes are still too big.
trainer someone who teaches people particular skills, especially the skills they need to do a job:
a teacher trainer
Many companies pay outside trainers to teach management skills to their staff.
governess a woman who lived with a family and taught their children in past times:
As a governess, Charlotte Brontë received twenty pounds a year.
teach to give lessons in a school, college, or university:
I taught for a year in France.
He teaches physics at York University.
lecture to teach in a college or university by giving talks to groups of students on a subject:
He lectures in engineering at a local college.
instruct formal to teach someone how to do something, especially a particular practical skill:
He was instructing them how to use the computer system.
Staff are instructed in how to respond in the event of a fire.
train to teach a person or group of people in the particular skills or knowledge they need to do a job:
It will take at least a month to train the new assistant.
educate to teach someone over a long period, usually at school or university:
He was educated in England.
Her parents want to educate her at home.
show somebody the ropes informal to show someone how to do a job or task that they have just started doing:
Miss McGinley will show you the ropes and answer any questions you may have.

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