What does "tracked" mean?

1. (followed or monitored) followed the movement or progress of someone or something. 2. (having metal belts) describes a vehicle that moves on continuous metal belts instead of wheels.

How do you use "tracked"?

Often used with 'down' to mean finding something after a long search. Usually placed before the noun it describes.

tracked

v. · adj.

US //ˈtɹækt// UK //tɹˈækt// tracked

1 followed or monitored (v.)
B1 Intermediate

followed the movement or progress of someone or something.

followed the path, progress, or development of an entity over time. Transitive; often used in digital or logistical contexts.

Example

The company tracked the package until it arrived at my front door.

Example

The researchers tracked the migration patterns of the herd for three years to understand the impact of the new highway.

Usage

Often used with 'down' to mean finding something after a long search.
- ignored
- lost
2 having metal belts (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical

describes a vehicle that moves on continuous metal belts instead of wheels.

equipped with continuous tracks or treads for movement over rough or soft terrain.

Example

The heavy tracked vehicle moved easily through the deep mud.

Example

The military deployed several tracked units to navigate the marshy terrain where standard wheeled transport would have become stuck.

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it describes.
- caterpillar drive
- wheeled