railroad
//ˈreɪlˌroʊd//
Noun
railroadSingular
railroadsPlural
1
A permanent track made of parallel steel rails on which trains run.
The railroad runs through the mountains.
2
A system of transportation using trains on such tracks, including the infrastructure, equipment, and organization.
The railroad connects several major cities across the country.
Synonym
Verb
railroadInfinitive
railroadPresent tense
railroadedPast tense
railroadedPast participle
railroadingPresent participle
railroadsThird-person singular
1
To transport by railroad.
They railroaded the goods across the country.
2
To force someone into a hasty decision or action without allowing time for consideration; to rush or coerce.
They tried to railroad me into signing the contract without reading it.
3
To convict someone in a hasty or unfair manner, often without proper evidence or due process.
The innocent man was railroaded into a confession without proper legal representation.