Track down

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹæk ˈdaʊn/

Track down (verb)

  1. To search for someone or something until you locate them.
  2. To follow clues and research until you discover the exact information.
  3. To locate and reach a person believed to be responsible for something.

Examples

  • I tracked down the lost keys in the drawer.
  • She tracked down the missing document after hours of searching.