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
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
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Unanimous agreement from all 100 senators is required to fast-track the vote.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
French lipstick tricks are the fast track to conjuring the fresh-faced, bold lip makeup look that’s become so iconic.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
With fast-track production timelines and flexible minimums, the company empowers both startups and established brands to test, scale, and succeed.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Unanimous agreement from all 100 senators is required to fast-track the vote.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Boutte's Pats are 8-2 and on a fast track to not only making the playoffs but earning a first-round bye.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
French lipstick tricks are the fast track to conjuring the fresh-faced, bold lip makeup look that’s become so iconic.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-track. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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