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entrain2

Syllabification: (en·train)

Pronunciation: /enˈtrān/

Definition of entrain

verb

[with object]

1(of a current or fluid) incorporate and sweep along in its flow.
cause or bring about as a consequence:the triumph of a revolution was measured in terms of the social revision it entrained

2 Biology (of a rhythm or something that varies rhythmically) cause (another) gradually to fall into synchronism with it.
[no object] (entrain to) fall into synchronism with (something) in such a way.