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

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

The all-cash offer aims to provide greater value certainty for Warner investors and expedite a shareholder vote by April.

From Barron's

Paramount last week filed a lawsuit seeking to force Warner to immediately release more information about its Netflix deal, but a judge denied the motion to expedite the proceeding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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