Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-lose-track-of
idiom
/tə luːz træck ʌv/
Definition
To become unaware of someone’s or something’s whereabouts or status, typically because of distraction or a lapse in attention.
Examples
- I lost track of time while reading my favorite book.
- He tends to lose track of his keys very often.
- After the move, I lost track of many of my old friends.
Meaning
When you lose track of someone or something, you no longer know where they are or what is happening with them. This can happen when you get busy or distracted and forget to keep up with something or someone.
Synonyms
- forget about
- become oblivious to
- lose sight of
