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    derail

    US /diˈrel/

    ・

    UK /dɪˈreɪl/

    C2
    v.i.Intransitive Verb(Of a train) to come off the railway tracks
    Because of its excessive weight, the bullet train derailed near Kobe
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To change the subject; to change from a course
    The professor will completely derail from the topic and will begin speaking about the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012.

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    HOLD THE LINE - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO

    04:06HOLD THE LINE - MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO
    • I'm gonna fucking derail for a second this is something that is so interesting

      I'm gonna fucking derail for a second this is something that is so interesting

    A2

    Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review

    07:58Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
    • We have 'backlash', 'derail' and 'nuts'.

      We have 'backlash', 'derail' and 'nuts'.

    • Tobacco firms lobbying MPs to derail smoking phase-out, charity warns.

      Tobacco firms lobbying MPs to derail smoking phase-out, charity warns.

    B2

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • The people did fight back, but the huge demonstrations didn’t derail...

      The people did fight back, but the huge demonstrations didn’t derail...

    B1

    What to Do About Your Trauma?

    04:02What to Do About Your Trauma?
    • Though we may be nominally protected by our ignorance of our traumas, the overall impact of our disconnection has the power to derail our lives.

      Though we may be nominally protected by our ignorance of our traumas, the overall impact of our disconnection has the power to derail our lives.

    • The overall impact of our disconnection has the power to derail our lives.

      The overall impact of our disconnection has the power to derail our lives.

    B2

    Become better at talking to people ?️

    08:52Become better at talking to people ?️
    • it can actually really derail the conversation because it's taking the story away from them and it's turning it towards yourself.

      it can actually really derail the conversation because it's taking the story away from them and it's turning it towards yourself.

    B1

    Annoying Orange - Ketchup Massacre Supercut!

    39:07Annoying Orange - Ketchup Massacre Supercut!
    • Ah, I'm sorry to derail the conversation, but I see something in the trees.

      Ah, I'm sorry to derail the conversation, but I see something in the trees.

    B1

    My Most HUMILIATING Moment in Japan in 10 Years.

    23:59My Most HUMILIATING Moment in Japan in 10 Years.
    • Like, a single nasty comment could sort of derail my mood for the day.

      Like, a single nasty comment could sort of derail my mood for the day.

    B1

    5 Harsh Things Introverts Want You To Know

    03:095 Harsh Things Introverts Want You To Know
    • This is why we value our time alone so much and while having others intrude in that space can really derail our ideas, train of thought and put us in a bad mood.

      This is why we value our time alone so much and while having others intrude in that space can really derail our ideas, train of thought and put us in a bad mood.

    • Can really derail our ideas train of thought and put us in a bad mood.

      Can really derail our ideas train of thought and put us in a bad mood.

    B1

    How to Navigate Emotions During Tough Negotiations, According to a Former FBI Negotiator | Inc.

    02:35How to Navigate Emotions During Tough Negotiations, According to a Former FBI Negotiator | Inc.
    • Voss says, "Emotions are one of the main things that derail communication. Once people get upset at one another, rational thinking goes out the window."

      Voss says, "Emotions are one of the main things that derail communication. Once people get upset at one another, rational thinking goes out the window."

    B1

    The Investment Industry Is Lying To You

    09:57The Investment Industry Is Lying To You
    • If you're lucky and you get those negative years early on, as long as they don't derail your plans.

      If you're lucky and you get those negative years early on, as long as they don't derail your plans.

    A2