derailments

[US]/[ˈdɪər.eɪl.mənts]/
[UK]/[dɪˈreɪl.mənts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act or process of causing a train to leave the tracks.; The state of being derailed.; A series of derailments.; Figuratively, a disruption of a plan or process.

Phrases & Collocations

derailments impact

prevent derailments

recent derailments

investigating derailments

causing derailments

major derailment

past derailments

avoid derailments

rail derailments

multiple derailments

Example Sentences

the investigation into the train derailments is ongoing.

several derailments highlighted the need for improved safety measures.

witnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the derailments.

the cause of the derailments remains under investigation by authorities.

regular track inspections are crucial to prevent derailments.

the company faced scrutiny following the series of derailments.

speed limits were reduced after the recent derailments.

the devastating derailments resulted in significant infrastructure damage.

human error was cited as a factor in some of the derailments.

the news of the derailments shocked the entire community.

new signaling systems are being installed to reduce the risk of derailments.

the severity of the derailments prompted a review of safety protocols.

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