train train /ˈtreɪn/

noun

1. () Public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive  ( railway train [Canadian, British] , railroad train [ N. American] , train )
   public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
    Express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
   express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction
   
   
2. () A sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding  ( string , train )
   a sequentially ordered set of things, events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
    A string of islands
   a string of islands
    Train of mourners
   train of mourners
    A train of thought
   a train of thought
   
3. Wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed  ( gear , gearing , geartrain , power train , train , drivetrain )
   wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted, motion or torque is changed
    The fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
   the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
   
   
4. Piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor  ( train )
   piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
    The bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
   the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews
   
5. A series of consequences wrought by an event  ( train )
   a series of consequences wrought by an event
    It led to a train of disasters
   it led to a train of disasters
   
6. A procession (of wagons, mules or camels) traveling together in single file  ( train , wagon train , caravan )
   a procession (of wagons, mules or camels) traveling together in single file
    We were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
   we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
    They joined the wagon train for safety
   they joined the wagon train for safety
   
   

verb

1. () Create by training and teaching  ( prepare , educate , develop , train )
   create by training and teaching
    The old master is training world-class violinists
   The old master is training world-class violinists
    We develop the leaders for the future
   we develop the leaders for the future
   
2. () Undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession  ( prepare , train )
   undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
    She is training to be a teacher
   She is training to be a teacher
    He trained as a legal aid
   He trained as a legal aid
   
3. () Educate for a future role or function  ( groom , prepare , train )
   educate for a future role or function
    He is grooming his son to become his successor
   He is grooming his son to become his successor
    The prince was prepared to become King one day
   The prince was prepared to become King one day
    They trained him to be a warrior
   They trained him to be a warrior
   
4. () Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control  ( check , condition , discipline , train )
   develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    Parents must discipline their children
   Parents must discipline their children
    Is this dog trained?
   Is this dog trained?
   
5. () Exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition  ( train )
   exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
    She is training for the Olympics
   She is training for the Olympics
   
6. () Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports  ( train , coach )
   teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
    He is training our Olympic team
   He is training our Olympic team
    She is coaching the crew
   She is coaching the crew
   
7. () Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards  ( take aim , train , take , aim , direct )
   point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
    Please don't aim at your little brother!
   Please don't aim at your little brother!
    He trained his gun on the burglar
   He trained his gun on the burglar
    Don't train your camera on the women
   Don't train your camera on the women
    Take a swipe at one's opponent
   Take a swipe at one's opponent
   
8. () Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment  ( civilise [British] , civilize , cultivate , educate , school , train )
   teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
    Cultivate your musical taste
   Cultivate your musical taste
    Train your tastebuds
   Train your tastebuds
    She is well schooled in poetry
   She is well schooled in poetry
   
9. Drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground  ( trail , train )
   drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
    The toddler was trailing his pants
   The toddler was trailing his pants
    She trained her long scarf behind her
   She trained her long scarf behind her
   
10. Travel by rail or train  ( rail , train )
    travel by rail or train
     They railed from Rome to Venice
    They railed from Rome to Venice
     She trained to Hamburg
    She trained to Hamburg
    
11. Cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it  ( train )
    cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
     Train the vine
    train the vine