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

2 of 3

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

3 of 3

noun

1

: a course leading to rapid advancement or success

2

: a course of expedited consideration or approval

Synonyms of fast-track

Verb

• accelerate
• rush
• push

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

The Heat acquired one of the NBA’s best players in the trade, but the Bucks are hoping the deal helps fast-track their rebuild at the start of the post-Giannis era. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

There are also fast-track opportunities. — Kyle Tatelbaum, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Verb

If passed, the bill would fast-track a 2023 law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

Adding to its appeal, purchases above certain thresholds can also help fast-track residency. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026

Noun

Senate Republicans were attempting to fast track Clayton’s nomination to prevent Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency head, from becoming acting DNI. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026

Hayward Field has a reputation for fast track times, too. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 June 2026

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

Rhymes for fast-track

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback

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