fast-track

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adjective

ˈfas(t)-ˌtrak 

1

: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track

fast-track executives

2

: of, relating to, or being a construction procedure in which work on a building begins before designs are completed

3

: of or relating to authority granted to the President of the U.S. by Congress that allows the President to negotiate trade agreements which Congress must confirm or reject in their entirety

fast-track

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verb

fast-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks

transitive verb

: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal

fast-tracker noun

fast track

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noun

1

: a course leading to rapid advancement or success

2

: a course of expedited consideration or approval

Synonyms

Verb

• accelerate
• bundle
• hasten
• hurry
• quicken
• rush
• speed (up)
• whisk

Examples of fast-track in a Sentence

Verb

we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In our new era of ever-hotter summers and falls and winters and springs, the U.S. Senate is pushing America to fast-track the most resilient and reliable zero-emissions energy source there is. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024

That kind of fast-track legislation requires a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the Assembly, which could be tough to achieve if Democrats are not unified in their support. —Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 17 June 2024

Verb

Affected employees received a code to use on internal applications, helping recruiters identify and potentially fast-track them through the hiring process. —Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023

Joining a crypto firm might be an attractive alternative for people looking to fast-track their careers. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023

Noun

Under this program, a deluge of illegals will be given immediate green cards and put on the fast track to rapid citizenship. —ABC News, 23 June 2024

Now on the fast track to the kingdom’s vision for liberalization, the Fashion Awards played a key role in both the society and for its bid to be recognized as a fashion hub. —Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 18 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fast-track

1 of 3 adjective

ˈfas(t)-ˌtrak

: of, relating to, or moving along a fast track

fast-track executives

fast-track

2 of 3 verb

: to speed up the processing or production of in order to meet a goal

fast-tracker noun

fast track

3 of 3 noun

: a course leading to rapid advancement or success