Expedite
/ˈɛkspɪdaɪt/
Definitions
To make a process happen more quickly.
/ˈɛkspɪdaɪt/
To speed up the process of; to accomplish promptly.
The new software will expedite the workflow.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to get something done fast, like ordering a pizza. To expedite means to tell the pizza place to hurry up and make it super quick! Basically, you want to speed things along.
👶 For kids: To make something happen faster.
More Examples
We are trying to expedite the construction of the new building.
The manager expedited the approval process.
How It's Used
"The company expedited the shipping process to meet the customer's deadline."
"The government expedited the visa process for international students."
"We need to expedite the delivery of the packages before the storm hits."
Idioms & expressions
expedite the process
To speed up the sequence of steps required to achieve a certain outcome.
"The company hired extra staff to expedite the process of customer support."
From Latin *expedire* 'to set free, release, make ready', from *ex-* 'out' + *pes* (genitive *pedis*) 'foot'. The original sense was to free something from entanglement, then to speed up a process.
The word's use has remained relatively consistent, primarily in administrative, legal, and logistical contexts since its adoption in the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'expedition' - which is an organized journey. You expedite when you make the journey faster.