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expedite

[ˈɛkspədaɪt]

expedite Definition

  • 1to make a process happen more quickly
  • 2to hasten the progress of something

Using expedite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expedite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We need to expedite the delivery process.

  • Example

    The company is taking steps to expedite the project's completion.

  • Example

    The government is working to expedite the visa application process for refugees.

  • Example

    The manager expedited the approval process for the new product launch.

expedite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for expedite

Antonyms for expedite

Idioms Using expedite

  • expedite matters

    to take action to speed up a process or resolve an issue

    Example

    The CEO called a meeting to expedite matters and make a decision on the proposed merger.

  • to encourage someone to leave quickly

    Example

    The hostess expedited her guests' departure by announcing that she had an early morning appointment.

  • to carry out a task with ruthless efficiency

    Example

    The special forces unit was ordered to expedite the mission with extreme prejudice.

Phrases with expedite

  • to speed up the process of receiving payment

    Example

    The company offered a discount to customers who expedited payment for their orders.

  • to speed up the process of shipping goods

    Example

    The online retailer offers an option to expedite shipping for an additional fee.

  • to speed up the process of obtaining a passport

    Example

    The traveler paid an extra fee to expedite the processing of their passport application.

Origins of expedite

from Latin 'expeditus', meaning 'unencumbered'

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Summary: expedite in Brief

'Expedite' [ˈɛkspədaɪt] means to hasten or speed up a process, often to meet a deadline or resolve an issue. It can refer to various processes, such as delivery, shipping, or payment, and is often used in a business context. Examples include 'We need to expedite the delivery process' and 'The manager expedited the approval process for the new product launch.' The idiom 'expedite matters' refers to taking action to speed up a process or resolve an issue.