detrain

intransitive-verb
UK: /diːˈtreɪn/
US: /diːˈtreɪn/

  1. To get off a train.

    1. We will detrain at the next station.
    2. Passengers should detrain quickly to avoid delays on the railway line.

Synonyms

disembark alight
detrain transitive-verb

  1. To cause passengers to leave a train.

    1. The guard will detrain the passengers now.
    2. The train conductor was instructed to detrain all passengers due to the emergency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "detrain" is /diːˈtreɪn/ in British English and /diːˈtreɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detrain": disembark, alight.

Example usage of "detrain": "We will detrain at the next station.". More examples on the page.