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on track
/ɒn træk/
making progress as planned
The project is on track to finish by the deadline.
The project is progressing as planned and will likely finish on time.
informal
making progress as planned or expected
With careful planning, the team is on track to meet its goals.
The team is making steady progress and is likely to achieve its objectives.
After some delays, the construction project is finally on track.
The construction project has overcome its delays and is now progressing as planned.
This phrase is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to describe progress toward a goal.
Collocations
stay on trackcontinue making progress as plannedfall off tracklose momentum or deviate from the plan
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'on track' to describe progress toward a goal, whether personal or professional.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, avoid overusing 'on track' in formal reports; vary your language to keep your writing engaging.
Word Origin
The phrase 'on track' originates from the literal meaning of a train or vehicle staying on its intended path, which has been metaphorically extended to describe progress in general.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from personal goals to business projects. It is often used with verbs like 'stay,' 'get,' or 'fall' to describe changes in progress.
Word Breakdown
on
in the state of
prepositiontrack
a path or course
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