Definition of track - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationUK railway lines on which trains runUK
- The train sped along the track..
2.
sportspath or course for racing or exercise
- The athletes ran on the track.
3.
imprintmark left by something that passed
- The deer left a track in the snow.
4.
musicpiece of music on a CD or record
- My favorite track on the album is the last one..
5.
observationawareness from close monitoring
- She kept track of her expenses.
6.
plancourse of action or thought
- He is on the right track to success.
7.
vehiclesUS continuous tread on a tank or other vehicleUS
- The tank's track was damaged in the field..
Verb
1.
follow movementtr. follow the movements or progress of someone or somethingtr.
- She used an app to track her daily steps..
2.
monitoringtr. record or monitor the progress or quality of something over a periodtr.
- The software tracks the changes made to the document..
3.
animalsintr. leave marks or traces on a surfaceintr.
- The muddy boots tracked dirt into the house.
4.
cross terrainintr. travel across or pass over an areaintr.
- They tracked across the desert for days.
5.
musictr. create a musical recordingtr.
- The band tracked their new album in the studio.
6.
filmintr. TECH. move a camera to follow a subjectintr. TECH.
- The cameraman tracked the athlete during the race.
Images of track
railway lines on which trains run 
path or course for racing or exercise 
mark left by something that passed 
continuous tread on a tank or other vehicle
Expressions with track
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path or route frequently traveled
Tourists often prefer the beaten track for safety and convenience..
maintain awareness or information about something
She keeps track of all the latest news.
forget one's train of thought or misplace an item
I often lose track of my keys.
proceeding as planned or expected
The project is on track to be completed by next month.
resuming normal progress
The team is back on track after the break.
further along a path or route
The station is just down the track.
move away from the planned path or subject
The train began to go off track during the storm.
become unaware of time passing during an activity
She lost all track of time while painting.
forget the time due to being engrossed
She often loses track of time when reading a good book.
remain focused on a goal
Despite the distractions, he managed to stay on track with his studies.
correct or positive course of action
She is on the right track to achieve her goals.
mistaken or incorrect path
He realized he was on the wrong track after seeing the signs.
search for and find something or someone
The detective managed to track down the suspect.
located far from popular or busy areas
The cabin is off the beaten track, perfect for solitude.
irrelevant or unrelated to the main topic
His comments were off the track during the meeting.
not following the planned course or schedule
The project is off track and needs urgent attention.
likely to achieve or reach a particular goal or result
She is on track for graduation this year.
search for and find someone with effort
The detective managed to track him down in the city.
gaining a special advantage or insight
She is obtaining the inside track on the competition.
position that gives an advantage
She has the inside track for the promotion.
following or searching for someone or something
The detective was on the track of the missing person.
align or be consistent with something
The data tracks with our previous findings.
advantage or inside information in a competition
She had the inner track on the job promotion.
deviate from the expected course
Our project jumped the track after the budget cuts.
Origin of track
Old English, tracian (to follow)
Terms with track included in their meaning
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sports
one circuit around a race track
trail
narrow track for walking
using fingers
use fingers to keep track of numbers while counting
reading
not lose track of location in reading or process
album track
particular track on an album
track and field
sports including track, field, and racewalking
racing
track for racing cars or bikes
business
unique code given to a purchase to help track it
track race
short running race over a distance of 100 meters
motorsport
event where cars compete on a track
time
keep track of the number of days
sports
sport where horses race on a track
sports
track the score in a game or sport
airplay hit
track intended for station rotation and wide listener appeal
rail track
track with parallel rails for trains to travel
track
pair of rails for trains to run on
media
length of a film or audio track
athletics
track for athletes to accelerate before jumping
travel
part of a road or track that is not curved
monitoring
monitor or keep track of someone
track
marks or scent left behind that can be followed
motorsport
competition of high-speed automobiles on a track
athletics
athletic contest on a field, not a track
tracking
track something by its smell
Examples of track in a sentence
Workers are repairing the damaged track. The cyclist sped around the track. They installed a new track for the relay race. The muddy track showed where the bike had gone. Animal tracks were visible in the soft earth. The first track on the playlist is amazing.
He released a new track every month. He lost track of time while working. The app helps you keep track of your fitness goals. Her proposal takes a different track from the original plan. After the setback, the committee chose a cautious track. The vehicle's track needed urgent repairs. Mud clogged the track, halting the tank. Scientists track animal migrations using GPS. He tried to track his lost phone. The app tracks your daily steps. They track the shipment until it arrives. The fox tracked paw prints across the fresh snow. Wet tires tracked streaks over the garage floor. The explorers tracked through the dense jungle. We tracked over the snowy mountains to reach the village. They tracked the vocals separately from the instruments. The artist tracked a new single last night. The director decided to track the actor through the scene. They used a drone to track the wildlife in the forest.
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- French:voie ferrée, suivre, ...
- German:Gleis, verfolgen, ...
- Italian:rotaia, seguire, ...
- Spanish:vía, seguir, ...
- Portuguese:carris, acompanhar, ...
- Chinese:轨道, 跟踪, ...
- Japanese:線路, 追跡する, ...
- Arabic:سِكَّة حَدِيد, تَتَبَّعَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסִילָה, לַעֲקוֹב אַחַר, ...
- Russian:путь, отслеживать, ...
- Ukrainian:рейки, відстежувати, ...
- Hindi:पटरी, अनुसरण करना, ...
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