expedite (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkspɪdaɪt/

Definition

To make a process or action happen more quickly or efficiently.

Examples

• The company decided to expedite the delivery of the urgent package.

• We need to expedite the decision-making process to meet the deadline.

• New software was implemented to help expedite customer service requests.

How to Use expedite

expedite (something) (collocation)

To make a specific thing or process happen faster. — "The team worked overtime to expedite the project completion."

expedite the process of (prepositional phrase)

To speed up the general procedure for achieving something. — "The new guidelines aim to expedite the process of obtaining visas."

Synonyms of expedite

Words with a similar meaning to expedite:

• hasten
• accelerate
• speed up
• quicken

Antonyms of expedite

Words with the opposite meaning to expedite:

• delay
• hinder

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