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

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

As many as nine projects could receive expedited funding for the river, where little action has been taken at the state level.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, a Delaware judge refused Paramount’s request for expedited proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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