expedite

American  

[ek-spi-dahyt] / ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪt /

verb (used with object)

expedited, expediting

1. to speed up the progress of; hasten.

   to expedite shipments.

   Synonyms:

   hurry, accelerate, push, quicken

   Antonyms:

   delay

2. to accomplish promptly, as a piece of business; dispatch.

   to expedite one's duties.

3. to issue or dispatch, as an official document or letter.

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adjective

1. Obsolete. ready for action; alert.

expedite British  

/ ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt /

verb

1. to hasten the progress of; hasten or assist

2. to do or process (something, such as business matters) with speed and efficiency

3. rare to dispatch (documents, messages, etc)

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adjective

1. unimpeded or prompt; expeditious

2. alert or prepared

Etymology

Origin of expedite

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin expedītus (past participle of expedīre “to disengage, set the feet free”), equivalent to ex- ex- ¹ + ped- (stem of pēs ) foot + -ītus adjective suffix ( -ite ² )

Example Sentences

The fresh sanctions are “simply added pressure to expedite the negotiation process,” Richey said.

From MarketWatch

A Paramount spokeswoman said the company’s all-cash offer for all of Warner provides its investors with “greater value with a more certain, expedited path to completion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week’s latest release of Epstein files appears to have expedited the house move.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mayor, for her part, said Monday that the city has “expedited the entire rebuilding process without compromising safety.”

From Los Angeles Times

It should instead urge HUD to use its existing tools to expedite consideration of targeted waivers to identify genuine supply chain gaps, without sacrificing American jobs.

From Barron's

Related Words

• accelerate
• assist
• facilitate
• hasten
• promote
• quicken
• speed
• urge