track

[træk]

track Definition

• 1. a rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed
• 2. a mark or line of marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle in passing
• 3. a prepared course or circuit for racing, especially motor racing

Using track: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "track" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The track through the forest was narrow and winding.

• Example

  The tracks in the snow showed that a deer had passed by.

• Example

  He set a new lap record on the race track.

track Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for track

• path
• trail
• route
• course
• circuit

Antonyms for track

• detour
• divergence

Idioms Using track

• make tracks

  to leave quickly or depart in haste

  Example

  We need to make tracks if we want to catch the last train.

• on the right track

  moving in the correct direction or making progress towards a goal

  Example

  After weeks of struggling, I finally feel like I'm on the right track with this project.

• lose track of time

  to become unaware of the passage of time

  Example

  I was so engrossed in my book that I lost track of time and missed my appointment.

Phrases with track

• keep track of

  to monitor or follow the progress or whereabouts of someone or something

  Example

  I have trouble keeping track of all my appointments.

• off the beaten track

  away from the frequently traveled routes or locations

  Example

  We went off the beaten track to find some hidden waterfalls.

• fast track

  a process or route that is expedited or accelerated

  Example

  She was put on the fast track to promotion after her excellent performance.

Origins of track

from Middle Low German 'treck', meaning 'pulling'

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Summary: track in Brief

The term 'track' [træk] refers to a rough path or road, a line of marks left by a person or vehicle, or a prepared course for racing. It can be used in phrases like 'keep track of,' meaning to monitor progress, and idioms like 'on the right track,' indicating progress towards a goal. 'Track' also has a range of synonyms, including 'path' and 'course.'