English
Noun
en-noun|s|-|sg=fast track
- A race track with optimum conditions for high speeds
- A railroad for express trains.
- The quickest or most direct method or path.
#: "Google welcomes the ISO decision to not approve the fast track of Microsoft's OOXML."
- A high-pressure or intensely competitive situation, particularly one characterised by rapid advancement.
Verb
en-verb
- To progress something with unusual rapidity.
#: "The head of Sydney Airport thinks frequent flyers should be fast-tracked through security checks."
References
R:American Heritage 2000|fast track
R:Dictionary.com|fast track
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