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 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

But after SpaceX’s recent reversal, some investors worry the enthusiasm around mega IPOs — such as potential ones from artificial intelligence giants OpenAI or Anthropic that could also be up for fast-track index inclusion — could wane. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Texas approved a $211 million abatement package to land the Port Alpha shipyard, despite California Forever hiring former Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and former Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg as lobbyists to fast-track a deal. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 16 July 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

But salad greens and fresh berries, which have been linked to cases in the past, could be a fast track to days of digestive distress. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The third victory at age 21 appeared to have him on the fast track to PGA Tour success. — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 12 July 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