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-tracked; fast-tracking; fast-tracks
: to speed up the processing, production, or construction of in order to meet a goal
fast-tracker
noun
1
: a course leading to rapid advancement or success
2
: a course of expedited consideration or approval
Synonyms
Examples of fast-track in a Sentence
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Some have signed up to fight for Russia, on the promise of windfall salaries and fast-track Russian passports.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Four days later, on Feb. 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the E.U. for a fast-track to membership — a request many European diplomats dismissed as far-fetched.
—Siobhán O'Grady, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
In February, while Mr. Garland awaited Senate confirmation, J.P. Cooney, a veteran prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office who ran the group investigating the riot’s ringleaders, drafted a proposal to fast-track elements of the investigation.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
The justices have been wary of acting on these fast-track disputes.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Snail mucin, the key ingredient in Cosrx's Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Essence, is an Allure editor-favorite for its moisturizing properties and ability to fast-track you to the dewy skin of your dreams.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Smith had asked the Supreme Court in December to intervene in the dispute over whether Trump can face criminal charges, but the justices declined to fast-track the case, allowing the federal appeals court to take up the matter first.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024
The House vote will proceed under fast-track rules that require a two-third majority for passage — which appears likely given widespread bipartisan support.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
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
In early 2022, Biden had re-ignited the 2016 program to fast-track cancer research.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
Citing recent state litigation that aims to fast-track new housing, Regan said that while there has been progress to improve the approval process, there is much more work to be done.
—Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
The coalition was formed in April 2021 as a way to fast-track a green application of blockchain technology to fashion.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
The Oregon House passed a landmark package of housing legislation Wednesday that will pour $200 million into affordable housing and homelessness prevention while pushing to fast-track the construction of new homes.
—oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
But his office started a program to fast-track about 100 stagnant cases by bringing in lawyers to meet with defendants as advice council, review their cases and potentially work out a plea agreement.
—Hannah Ray Lambert, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2023
Microsoft proposed a monitoring trustee, an objective third-party assessor, and a fast-track dispute-resolution mechanism to help enforce those promises.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2023
Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Catching passes from Josh Allen could put him on a fast track to super-stardom.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The head of the Defense Department appointed a longtime deputy of Apple CEO Tim Cook to direct of the Defense Innovation Unit, a division whose aim is to fast track commercial tech for national security, a role reporting directly to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
However, one outpost is currently in legal hot water and might be on the fast track to eviction.
—Dennis Lee / The Takeout, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
This quick-hitter guide to early-spring fish locations and habits will get you on the fast track to a bent rod.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
Local mayors are leveraging the Games to solicit and fast track other investments and to create or renovate affordable housing.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Now, lawmakers are working to fast track a compromise bill crafted by attorneys for labor and business groups to modernize the state’s workers’ compensation law.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024
Justice Gutierrez is on the fast track to Colorado wrestling stardom.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Adjective
The high court had been asked by Smith to step into the immunity dispute in December, but the justices declined to fast-track the case.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Some have signed up to fight for Russia, on the promise of windfall salaries and fast-track Russian passports.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Four days later, on Feb. 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the E.U. for a fast-track to membership — a request many European diplomats dismissed as far-fetched.
—Siobhán O'Grady, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
In February, while Mr. Garland awaited Senate confirmation, J.P. Cooney, a veteran prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office who ran the group investigating the riot’s ringleaders, drafted a proposal to fast-track elements of the investigation.
—Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
The justices have been wary of acting on these fast-track disputes.
—David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Snail mucin, the key ingredient in Cosrx's Snail Mucin 96% Repairing Essence, is an Allure editor-favorite for its moisturizing properties and ability to fast-track you to the dewy skin of your dreams.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Smith had asked the Supreme Court in December to intervene in the dispute over whether Trump can face criminal charges, but the justices declined to fast-track the case, allowing the federal appeals court to take up the matter first.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024
The House vote will proceed under fast-track rules that require a two-third majority for passage — which appears likely given widespread bipartisan support.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Mar. 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
In early 2022, Biden had re-ignited the 2016 program to fast-track cancer research.
—Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2023
Citing recent state litigation that aims to fast-track new housing, Regan said that while there has been progress to improve the approval process, there is much more work to be done.
—Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2023
The coalition was formed in April 2021 as a way to fast-track a green application of blockchain technology to fashion.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
The Oregon House passed a landmark package of housing legislation Wednesday that will pour $200 million into affordable housing and homelessness prevention while pushing to fast-track the construction of new homes.
—oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
But his office started a program to fast-track about 100 stagnant cases by bringing in lawyers to meet with defendants as advice council, review their cases and potentially work out a plea agreement.
—Hannah Ray Lambert, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2023
Microsoft proposed a monitoring trustee, an objective third-party assessor, and a fast-track dispute-resolution mechanism to help enforce those promises.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2023
Noun
Just two albums into her career, Ferrell is already on the fast track to queenliness, if not godhood, among roots enthusiasts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Catching passes from Josh Allen could put him on a fast track to super-stardom.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The head of the Defense Department appointed a longtime deputy of Apple CEO Tim Cook to direct of the Defense Innovation Unit, a division whose aim is to fast track commercial tech for national security, a role reporting directly to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
However, one outpost is currently in legal hot water and might be on the fast track to eviction.
—Dennis Lee / The Takeout, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
This quick-hitter guide to early-spring fish locations and habits will get you on the fast track to a bent rod.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
Local mayors are leveraging the Games to solicit and fast track other investments and to create or renovate affordable housing.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Now, lawmakers are working to fast track a compromise bill crafted by attorneys for labor and business groups to modernize the state’s workers’ compensation law.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024
Justice Gutierrez is on the fast track to Colorado wrestling stardom.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024
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