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

Advertisement With time running out before the ban takes effect Jan. 19, the justices agreed to decide the TikTok case on a fast-track basis, scheduling two hours of oral argument. —Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024

Adding higher benefits could fast-track the trust fund's insolvency. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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

In other words: Investing in the right white shirt is a secret fast track to always having a perfect holiday look on hand. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024

Here's what to know: The plan to 'fast track' affordable housing The Fast Track PILOT program aims to speed up affordable housing development in the city, and keep that housing affordable in the long term. —Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 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