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track Theme: AGREEMENT in. to coincide; to agree.These two things don't track. I don't know what's wrong.Your figures don't track with mine. What's wrong? Theme: MUSIC in. [for a laser beam, a phonograph stylus, a tape head, etc.] to successfully transfer information to or from a recording medium.Something here won't track. Must be the stylus.This thing won't track. What's wrong? Theme: REASON - LACKING in. [for a person] to make sense. (Usually in the negative.)She wasn't tracking. There was no sense in trying to talk to her before she came out of it.I gave up on the lecturer. He wasn't tracking.
track 1. noun 1 the street or area where prostitutes solicit customers US, 1969. 2 the open road as used by itinerant travellers. Commonly in the phrase 'on the track' AUSTRALIA, 1873. 3 the course of an event; the course of time AUSTRALIA, 1945. 4 an armoured personnel carrier, especially the M-113 US, 1971. 5 a warder who carries contraband for prisoners. An earlier variant 'track-in' has been recorded from 1939 AUSTRALIA, 1950.► the trackthe Savoy ballroom, New York. A major night spot on Lenox Avenue between 140th and 141st Streets in New York from 1927 until the 50s US, 1946 2. verb to inject drugs UK, 1996
idiomtrack► be hot on the trail/track ofhave the inside track especially AmEespecially AmE1 to have an advantage that makes you the most likely person to be chosen for a job, win a competition etc ◆ used in newspapers, magazines etc:The acting college president will have the inside track on a permanent position.He knew that other candidates were more experienced, but felt that he had the inside track because of his background.A win will give Cal the inside track to the national championship.2 (also be on the inside track BrE) to have information that other people do not have, that gives you an advantage:According to those on the inside track, reggae house is the latest fad to hit clubland.There were rumours that Akers was targeting City firms, and getting the inside track by reading their mail.keep track ofto know what is happening to someone or something, and always have information about them:Our telephone banking service helps small businesses keep track of their cash flow.Doctors are keeping track of the boy's progress through X-rays and blood tests.Donna had been confident in her ability to keep track of time, but now she wasn't so sure - was it three or half-past?lose track of1 to not know what is happening to someone or something:I've lost track of Larry's kids - I can't remember their ages or their names.With a new baby to look after, I lost track of what was happening at work, until I got Laura's letter.2 to forget what time it is, what you are talking about etc, because you are thinking of other things:Fletcher would often lose track of time at work and forget to eat lunch.I've completely lost track of what we were discussing.off the beaten track/pathin a place that is quiet and far from a lot of people:It was an interesting walk, off the beaten track and very peaceful.The area they take people to is off the beaten path, where tourists don't usually go.be on the fast track (to sth)1 to be likely to be successful soon, especially to be very good at your job and likely to be promotedgiven a more important jobquickly:It's difficult to know what to do about starting a family, with both Paul and me on the fast track.Moore's on the fast track to a good job in the Civil Service.People are talking about downshifting - that is, jumping off the fast track to live more simply.2 to be likely to be dealt with quickly:The banking bill has been on a fast track, sailing through a House subcommittee in less than two weeks.A biography of the Iraqi leader has been put on the fast track for publication.fast-track: AmE Monday, the city agreed to a fast-track plan to hire 45 new police officers.be on the right track(also be on the right lines BrE)1 used in order to say that someone is behaving or working in a way that is likely to have the good result that they want:We won't go any further with the project until we've had the results of the survey - we want to make sure we're on the right track.If you're eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, you're on the right track to a healthy diet.Women Only magazine believed that it was proceeding along the right lines in publishing pictures of naked men. 2 used in order to say that someone's answer to a question or problem is probably right or almost right:If we're on the right track and Dora did take the money, shouldn't we tell the police?"Do you know what a graphologist is?" "Someone who's good at writing?" "No, but you're on the right lines - it's someone who analyses handwriting."opposite be on the wrong track: Three out of four voters say the country is on the wrong track. phrasetrack[tracked, tracked, tracking]
track down
track down sb/sth • track sb/sth down to manage to find someone or something after a lot of effort, by searching for them or following any information that is available about them: Police have managed to track down thirty people who were in the town centre when the attack occurred. Apparently it's always impossible to track down stolen jewellery - it just disappears.
track1. in. [for a laser beam, a phonograph stylus, a tape head, etc.] to successfully transfer information to or from a recording medium. Something here won’t track. Must be the stylus. 2. in. [for a person] to make sense. (Usually in the negative.) She wasn’t tracking. There was no sense in trying to talk to her before she came out of it. 3. in. to coincide; to agree; to jibe. These two things don’t track. I don’t know what’s wrong. 4. n. a musical selection on a recording of some kind. The next track is my favorite. |