Videoderailment

The word derailment primarily refers to a serious railway accident where a train runs off its tracks. While it is most commonly used in a literal sense to describe commuter or freight train incidents, it also has a powerful figurative application. In professional or personal contexts, it describes a sudden failure or disruptive change that throws a plan or career off its intended course. This lesson explores the grammatical role of derailment as a countable noun, provides clear examples of its use in news reporting, and explains how to use the related verb form. You will also learn useful synonyms and antonyms to expand your vocabulary. Watch this lesson to master the literal and metaphorical uses of derailment.