tracks down

VERB

follow, pursue

Synonyms

WEAK

apprehend be hot on the trail beat the bushes bird-dog bring to light capture catch chase cover dig up discover do dog dog footsteps of draw an inference expose ferret out find go after hunt piece together put together run down scout shadow smell out sniff out stalk stick to tail trace trail travel traverse unearth

Antonyms

WEAK

run away

Example Sentences

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tracks down

The most essential part of Mr. Verini’s reporting occurs after the bombing, as he tracks down as many of the scattered survivors as he can.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

Actor Justin Hartley stars in the show, which follows his character as he tracks down people for reward money.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026

He is the founder of the Hamas security service known as Majd, which manages internal security matters, investigates suspected Israeli agents and tracks down Israeli intelligence and security services officers.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024

Yet his team tracks down illegal websites and monitors social media to stamp out sales of fake “skinny jabs.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024

Tears made wavy tracks down his smudged face.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter