railroading

/ˈreɪlˌroʊdɪŋ/
noun
  1. The business or activity of operating a railroad.
    • He wrote a book about the history of railroading in America.
    • Railroading was a dangerous job in the 19th century, with many accidents.
    • Modern railroading relies heavily on computers to manage train schedules.
  2. The act of forcing something through quickly without proper discussion or care.
    • The bill's railroading through Congress angered many voters.
    • There was a lot of railroading in the meeting, and many members felt left out.
    • The committee accused the chair of railroading the new policy without listening to objections.
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