verb
expedite
EK-spuh-dyte/ˈekspədaɪt/
To make a process happen sooner or more quickly.
Opening the gate expedites the parcels' onward movement.
Etymology
Latin expedire meant to extricate or disengage as well as to make ready. Removing obstacles to movement or progress supplies the connection to making a process happen faster.
In context
I totally just leave the podcast like in the next like three weeks or so. >> Oh, great. I I Can we speed up the process and do two >> expedite that?
More examples
- We paid extra to expedite delivery.
- The city expedited repairs to the damaged bridge.
- The new software expedites routine background checks.
Forms
expedite · expedites · expedited · expediting
Similar words
- accelerate
- Emphasizes increasing speed, not necessarily clearing delays or obstacles.
- hasten
- Applies more broadly to making actions or events happen sooner.