home training
Good manners, as taught to one at home as they are growing up. That kid's a total brat—it's like she's had no home training at all! People today do all kinds of inappropriate things in social settings because home training isn't the priority it once was. A: "Wow, your kids are so polite!" B: "Well, my mother prioritized home training with me, so I've done the same with my kids."
in training
Actively engaged in something in a way that helps hone or strengthen one's skills, abilities, physical fitness, etc. The Olympic cyclist is in training year round. His diligence is really the secret to his success. I tend to take large periods of time off between working on novels, so I keep in training by writing poetry, short stories, and screenplays. Doctors in training are expected to endure an unbelievable amount of stress and exhaustion.
keep in training
To remain actively engaged in a way that helps hone or strengthen one's skills, abilities, or physical fitness. The Olympic cyclist keeps in training year round. I tend to take large periods of time off between working on novels, so I keep in training by writing poetry, short stories, and screenplays.
off-the-job training
Instruction for a position or task that happens outside of the workplace. Because working with natural gas can be so dangerous, you'll need considerable off-the-job training before you can work in the field. Are new employees likely to stay with an employer who gives them off-the-job training?
on-the-job training
Instruction for a position or task that happens in real time within the workplace. Since you're going to cover the reception desk at times, you're going to sit with Tracy today and get some on-the-job training for answering and transferring calls. I've always preferred on-the-job training. I learn much better if I can see what the other person is talking about right in front of me.
out of training
1. No longer regularly exercising or strengthening one's body for participation in a sport or other athletic pursuit. Now that I've officially announced my retirement from the league, it is so strange to be out of training. I don't know what to do with myself now that I have all this free time.
2. No longer physically fit because one has stopped regularly exercising or strengthening their body. I still haven't been cleared to work out after my injury, and I am definitely out of training. I get winded so easily these days.
take off the training wheels
Primarily heard in US.
1. Literally, to remove a pair of miniature wheels that had been affixed to the rear axle of a bicycle in order to keep it from falling over. My son was very reluctant to take off the training wheels, but he was overjoyed once he learned how to ride his bike without them.
2. To remove some source of aid, support, or assistance that had been meant to make a particular task or activity easier. In my opinion, all the proofreading and grammar-checking software available online dilutes your writing. You should take off the training wheels and let your own unique voice shine through. After the first week, upper management took off the training wheels and just sort of let me figure things out for myself.
3. To remove an inhibitor or restraint that had been put in place to mitigate danger or risk. We know how dangerous the Internet can be, so we've got strict parental controls installed on all our children's devices. We'll take off the training wheels once they turn 18. Lobbyists for the industry are pressing the government to take off the training wheels from their sector, claiming that the regulations imposed after the financial disaster are no longer necessary.
4. sports To allow an athlete to reach their full potential, typically by giving them the opportunity to play on the starting lineup. The young quarterback has shown that he has what it takes when he's subbed in for the starter in the past few games. I think it's time they took off the training wheels and put him out for the opening snap.
take the training wheels off
Primarily heard in US.
1. Literally, to remove a pair of miniature wheels that had been affixed to the rear axle of a bicycle in order to keep it from falling over. My son was very reluctant to take the training wheels off, but he was overjoyed once he learned how to ride his bike without them.
2. To remove some source of aid, support, or assistance that had been meant to make a particular task or activity easier. In my opinion, all the proofreading and grammar-checking software available online dilutes your writing. You should take the training wheels off and let your own unique voice shine through. After the first week, upper management sort of took the training wheels off and just let me figure things out for myself.
3. To remove an inhibitor or restraint that had been put in place to mitigate danger or risk. We know how dangerous the Internet can be, so we've got strict parental controls installed on all our children's devices. We'll take the training wheels off once they turn 18. Lobbyists for the industry are pressing the government to take the training wheels off their sector, claiming that the regulations imposed after the financial disaster are no longer necessary.
4. sports To allow an athlete to reach their full potential, typically by giving them the opportunity to play on the starting lineup. The young quarterback has shown that he has what it takes when he's subbed in for the starter in the past few games. I think it's time they took the training wheels off and put him out for the opening snap.
train (one's) sights on (someone or something)
To identify, regard, or focus on someone or something as one's goal or desire. Ever since she was a little girl, Janet has trained her sights on being a fighter pilot. They're training their sights on you to be their new head of marketing.
train as (something)
1. To become educated in order to work in a certain professional role. I originally trained as a doctor, but I ended up teaching English in Japan. My brother has been training as a financial analyst.
2. To educate, coach, or prepare someone or an animal to work in some specific role. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "as." We'd like to start training you as our new sales manager. These puppies are being trained as a guide dogs, so please don't pet them or feed them anything.
train for (something)
1. To prepare physically or mentally for some event, task, or activity. If you want to get serious about this sport, then you need to start training for it in the off season. My sister has been busy training for her bar exam in order to become a lawyer. I'm training for a hike up Mount Everest next year.
2. To educate, coach, or prepare someone or an animal for some event, task, activity, role, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "for." We'd like to start training you for a new position as our regional sales manager. The aging boxing legend agreed to train the new up-and-coming fighter for the match against the defending champion. These dogs are trained for sniffing out drugs being trafficked by travelers.
train in (something)
1. To practice, study, or become skilled in some activity or field. I started training in ballet when I was only eight years old. She trained in medicine for two years before transitioning to chemical engineering.
2. To practice, study, or become skilled in some place or setting. He trained in Julliard, so he felt it was beneath him to act in a daytime soap opera. The famous virtuoso trained in Moscow and is now one of the foremost violinists in the world.
3. To educate, coach, or mentor someone in some activity, skill, or field. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "in." He reluctantly agreed to train the young man in the art of kung fu. They want to train me in account management. I'm training my daughter in the family business so she can take over for me when I retire.
train on (someone or something)
1. To guide, coach, or educate someone how to do or use something. A noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "on." The bosses have been training me on the accounting software so I can begin taking over some administrative duties.
2. To practice some action by using some particular tool. I know you're feeling confident training on these dummies, but it will be a whole new experience going against a live sparring partner.
3. To prepare or practice to be able to do or use something. I've been training on free weights to help get my strength up for the marathon.
4. To aim (some weapon or instrument) at a person or thing. The sniper trained his sights on the target, waiting for the signal to fire from his commanding officer. Doctors trained the high-powered laser on the cancerous tissue.
train up
1. To study, practice, or exercise in order to prepare physically or mentally (for some event, task, activity, etc.). The boxer always goes on a strict diet when she starts training up for her next fight. Our entire staff has been training up in order to be compliant with the new changes in data protection laws.
2. To improve some skill or area of expertise through study or learning. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." They want me to train my computer skills up before they give me the promotion.
3. To strengthen a part of one's body through exercise. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." I've been focusing on training up my core lately. This workout routine will really help train your arms up.
4. To educate, coach, or mentor someone (in some task or activity). In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." We'd like to train you up to take over as our Chief Operating Officer. The boss wants me to train up my replacement before I leave the company.
train up to (something)
1. To prepare physically or mentally in order to become ready for some event, task, activity, etc. I wanted to train up to running the New York City Marathon before I turned 40. The boxer always goes on a strict diet when she starts training up to her next fight.
2. To practice, study, or become skilled enough to reach some level or position. They want me to train up to a full accreditation before they'll hire me as a full-time accountant. My brother is training up to be a judge.
3. To engage in physical or mental exercises regularly for some amount or frequency. I'm generally training up to three days a week in order to get ready for the race. The professional cyclist trains up to 12 hours a day throughout the year.
4. To educate, coach, or mentor someone in order to do or become something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "train" and "up." We'd like to train you up to take over as our Chief Operating Officer. My parents began training me up to be a singer when I was only eight years old.
training wheels
Called "stabilisers" in British English.
1. Literally, a pair of miniature wheels affixed to the rear axle of a bicycle in order to keep it from falling over. My son was very reluctant to take the training wheels off his bike, but he was overjoyed once he learned how to ride without them.
2. A source of aid, support, or assistance that is meant to make a particular task or activity easier. In my opinion, you should ditch all the proofreading and grammar-checking software that's available online. You don't need training wheels like those if you really want to become a good writer with a unique voice. After the first week, upper management sort of took the training wheels off and just let me figure things out for myself.
3. An inhibitor or restraint on someone or something as a means of mitigating risk. Any form of entertainment that is connected to the Internet can be a source of danger for a child, so our apps all have a variety of training wheels built in to ensure that kids aren't accessing the more unsavory parts of the web. Lobbyists for the industry are pressing the government to take the training wheels off their sector, claiming that the regulations imposed after the financial disaster are no longer necessary. The young quarterback has shown that he has what it takes when he's subbed in for the starter in the past few games. I think it's time they took off the training wheels and put him out for the opening snap.
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