rail|road|ing

rail|road|ing
rail|road|ing «RAYL ROH dihng», noun. U.S.
1. the construction or operation of railroads.
2. Informal, Figurative. the act or process of hurrying (a thing or person) along: »

The principal felt as if parents were railroading her into a decision.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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