track

noun
UK: /træk/
US: /træk/

  1. A path or road, often rough, followed by people or animals.

    1. The track led to the village. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hikers followed the old track through the dense forest, enjoying the solitude. [ ] [ ]

  2. A mark or series of marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle.

    1. I saw tracks in the snow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective followed the tracks of the suspect through the muddy field. [ ] [ ]

  3. A rail or set of rails on which a train or tram runs.

    1. The train is on the track. [ ] [ ]
    2. Workers repaired the damaged track after the storm to resume train service. [ ] [ ]

  4. A section of a recording, such as a song or a piece of music.

    1. This track is my favorite. [ ] [ ]
    2. The album features several standout tracks, showcasing the band's musical evolution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

route path trail trace monitor follow
track verb

  1. To follow the tracks or traces of someone or something.

    1. I track animals in the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers track the movements of migratory birds using GPS technology. [ ] [ ]

  2. To observe or monitor the progress of something over a period of time.

    1. We track our expenses carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses software to track customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. [ ] [ ]
track transitive-verb

  1. To follow something very closely, to pay attention.

    1. Please track your order online. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investors track market trends to make informed decisions about their portfolios. [ ] [ ]
track intransitive-verb

  1. To be able to be followed or tracked.

    1. The bird can track. [ ] [ ]
    2. This package is able to track with online tracking number. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "track" in English means: A path or road, often rough, followed by people or animals., A mark or series of marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle., A rail or set of rails on which a train or tram runs., A section of a recording, such as a song or a piece of music..

The phonetic transcription of "track" is /træk/ in British English and /træk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "track": route, path, trail, trace, monitor, follow.

Example usage of "track": "The track led to the village.". More examples on the page.