Fast track

noun

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA racetrack with optimum conditions for high speeds

2.nounA railroad for express trains.

3.nounThe quickest or most direct method or path.

"Google welcomes the decision to not approve the fast track of Microsoft's OOXML."

4.nounA high-pressure or intensely competitive situation, particularly one characterised by rapid advancement.

5.verbTo progress something with unusual rapidity.

"The head of Sydney Airport thinks frequent flyers should be fast-tracked through security checks."

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