Phrase guide

lay tracks

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To arrange soundtracks in their correct sequence and position relative to the image.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

Synonym of make tracks (“to leave or depart”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: make tracks

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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