entrain1 [?n'tre?n, ?n-]
¦ verb formal board a train.
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entrain2 [?n'tre?n, ?n-]
¦ verb
1. (of a current or fluid) incorporate and sweep along in its flow.
2. formal bring about as a consequence.
3. Biology cause to fall into synchronism with a rhythmic phenomenon.
Derivatives
entrainment noun
Origin
C16: from Fr. entrainer, from en- 'in' + trainer 'to drag'.
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entrain3 [?entrain'traentrain]
¦ noun rare enthusiasm or animation.
Origin
Fr., from the phr. etre en train 'be in the process of, be in action'.