train — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

train (/treɪn/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /treɪn/

Meaning

Meaning: teach a skill

To teach a person or animal the skills needed for a job or activity.

Examples

🗣 The company will train all new staff for two weeks before they start working alone.

Etymology

From Old French ‘trainer’ (to drag); the ‘teach’ sense developed later.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for teaching skills and for physical fitness preparation.

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Tags: work, education

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