First Known Use: 1568
Dictionary
1entrain
verb en·train \in-ˈtrān\
Definition of ENTRAIN
transitive verb
1
: to draw along with or after oneself
2
: to draw in and transport (as solid particles or gas) by the flow of a fluid
3
: to incorporate (air bubbles) into concrete
4
: to determine or modify the phase or period of <circadian rhythms entrained by a light cycle>
— en·train·er noun
— en·train·ment \-ˈtrān-mənt\ noun
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Origin of ENTRAIN
Middle French entrainer, from en- + trainer to draw, drag — more at train
2entrain
verb
Definition of ENTRAIN
transitive verb
: to put aboard a train
intransitive verb
: to go aboard a train
First Known Use of ENTRAIN
1881
Medical Dictionary
entrain
transitive verb en·train \in-ˈtrān\
Medical Definition of ENTRAIN
: to determine or modify the phase or period of <circadian rhythms entrained by a light cycle>
—en·train·ment \-ˈtrān-mənt\ noun
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