track

/træk/

Definitions

1. noun

A narrow line or path made by the wheels of a vehicle, especially a road or railway; a path or route followed by an animal or vehicle.

“The hikers followed the track up the mountain.”

2. verb

To follow or pursue someone or something in order to catch or overtake them; to record or follow the progress of something.

“The police are tracking the suspect’s car.”

3. noun

A series of connected recordings of sound or music, especially one recorded on a single medium such as a CD or cassette.

“She listened to the track on her phone.”

4. noun

A series of connected events or a process that is being followed or monitored.

“The researchers were tracking the progress of the disease.”

5. verb

To keep records of something in order to analyze or evaluate it.

“The company is tracking its sales figures.”

6. noun

A set of marks or symbols left by something, such as a piece of equipment, on a surface.

“The track marks on the wall showed the path of the explosion.”

Synonyms

  • line
  • path
  • route
  • trail
  • way

Antonyms

  • detour
  • diversion
  • obstacle