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on track

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈtræk/ · UK /ɒn ˈtræk/

on track means: Making the progress needed to reach a goal or finish as planned.

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GOING TO PLANB2

Making the progress needed to reach a goal or finish as planned.

  • The project is on track.
  • We got back on track after a slow start.
  • Are you on track to meet your target?

How to use it: on track to do something (We are on track to finish by Friday.); on track for something (The team is on track for a record score.)

Similar words: on course, on schedule

Opposites: off track

Common phrases: stay on track, get on track, keep on track

PROMOTION PATHC1

Following an established career path toward promotion or a permanent university job.

  • The new lecturer is on track for tenure.
  • Both researchers remained on track for promotion.
  • Is he still on track for a permanent faculty position?

How to use it: on track for something (She is on track for tenure at the university.)

Similar words: on a promotion path

Common phrases: be on track, remain on track

Questions about on track

What does on track mean?

Making the progress needed to reach a goal or finish as planned.

What is on track in other languages?

Türkçe: yolunda · Español: bien encaminado · Français: sur la bonne voie · Deutsch: auf Kurs · Italiano: sulla buona strada · 日本語: 順調に進んでいる

How do you pronounce on track?

In American English /ɑn ˈtræk/; in British English /ɒn ˈtræk/.

How do you use on track in a sentence?

The project is on track. We got back on track after a slow start.

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