noun
- plural of railroad; systems of tracks and trains for transportation
verb
- third person singular present of railroad; to rush or force something through quickly without proper consideration
Usage: informal
Examples
- The transcontinental railroads connected the East and West coasts.
- Many old railroads were abandoned when highways became popular.
- The company railroads important decisions through without consulting employees.
- She felt the committee railroads the proposal without proper debate.
- Historic railroads now serve as tourist attractions.
- The senator accused his opponents of trying to railroad the bill through Congress.