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fast-tracked

|fast/tracked|

B2

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/fæst trækt/

🇬🇧

/fɑːst trækt/

(fast-track)

rapid advancement

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerbVerbVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'fast-track' originates from English, combining 'fast' meaning 'quick' and 'track' meaning 'path or course'.

Historical Evolution

'fast-track' evolved from the concept of a 'fast track' in racing, where a specific path allowed for quicker progress.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a literal fast path, but now it is used metaphorically to describe expedited processes.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to expedite the process or progress of something.

The company fast-tracked the project to meet the deadline.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45