Track down

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phrasal verb

To search for and find someone or something.

The police were able to track down the thief after a week-long search.
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Often appears as...

  • track down information
  • track down a person
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Active Search

Implies a proactive and determined search, not just a casual look.

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She had to track down the missing files before the meeting.
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Investigative Process

Often associated with detective work or solving a mystery.

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To solve the case, the detective tracked down every lead.
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Persistence Required

Indicates that persistence is often needed to find something or someone.

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The journalist had to track down multiple sources for her article.
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