fast-track

adjective \ ˈfas(t)-ˌtrak \

|Updated on: 8 Aug 2018

Definition of fast-track

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

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First Known Use of fast-track

1967

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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fast-track

verb

Definition of fast-track

fast-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks

transitive verb

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

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fast-tracker

noun

First Known Use of fast-track

1971

in the meaning defined above

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fast-track Synonyms

fast track

noun

Definition of fast track

1 : a course leading to rapid advancement or success

2 : a course of expedited consideration or approval

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Recent Examples of fast track from the Web

Southern cooking’s on the fast track in San Antonio.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Get the South out of your mouth at Hoppin’ John," 5 July 2018
Paddack missed all of 2017 and roughly the first month this season, which was supposed to be about getting innings instead of returning to the fast track.

— jeff sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Chris Paddack promoted to San Antonio," 5 July 2018
The project was on the fast track to be completed by Dec. 27 and was completed a few weeks ahead of schedule.

— susan demar lafferty, Daily Southtown, "Will County dedicates new public safety complex," 26 June 2018
Justify completed the mile and a half on a (finally) fast track in 2 minutes 28.18 seconds to become the second undefeated Triple Crown winner, along with Seattle Slew in 1977, and reward his backers with $3.60 on a $2 bet to win.

— New York Times, "Simply Perfect: Justify Wins the Triple Crown," 9 June 2018
And his victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes both came while running on sloppy tracks, which generally take more out of horses than fast tracks.

— jason frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Why Justify can and can't win the Belmont and Triple Crown," 23 May 2018
Malek, who became a star thanks to the breakout success of Mr. Robot in 2015, was cast last July, and the project was finally put on the fast track, with director Bryan Singer at the helm.

— yohana desta, HWD, "Against All Odds, the Bohemian Rhapsody Trailer Is Finally Here," 15 May 2018
Connecticut is considered on the fast track, too, despite the bill stalling.

— mike anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: Proceed Carefully, But Connecticut Is Ready For Sports Betting," 14 May 2018
Ruis stopped short of saying Bolt d’Oro can beat Derby champion Justify on a dry, fast track.

— childs walker, baltimoresun.com, "Bolt d'Oro pointed toward Preakness as Justify gallops without discomfort," 10 May 2018

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