to expedite

Examples

• All

• Coffee grounds is an amazing source of nitrogen and will help you to expedite the composting process.

• They're saying give us more money so that we can house these people and expedite the work permit process.

• We only went to city hall to expedite the process.

  Simchas and Sorrows (2022)

• I wanted to offer my services free of charge to help expedite that in any way possible.

  The Coverup (2008)

• Michael, is this a process your firm could help to expedite?

  The Brutalist (2024)

• I copy, Nine, but we are supposed to expedite all shipping in this area.

  Fiction book (1998)

• In addition, more robust learning strategies should be explored to expedite their language acquisition.

  Academic text (2015)

• The ability of engineering and accounting to exchange data electronically expedites the payment process.

  Academic text (1994)

• The establishment of procedures by the two subcommittees was expected to expedite progress on substantive issues in future sessions.

  Academic text (2002)

• The team worked overtime to expedite the project completion before the deadline.

Synonyms

H

to hurry

vsto expedite

∞ 1.0

To move or act quickly because there is little time

focuses on speeding processes while keeping them efficient and orderly

H

to hurry up

vsto expedite

• Informal

637 1.0

To move or act more quickly to avoid being late

means speeding with attention to order and efficiency, not only rush

A

to accelerate

vsto expedite

• Specialized

331 3.7

To move faster or make something happen faster

prioritizes speed while also improving organization and efficiency

S

to speed up

vsto expedite

161 2.5

To make something move or happen faster

focuses on faster results plus smoother, more efficient procedures

P

to pick up the pace

vsto expedite

23 4.0

To move or work faster

means faster action with attention to efficiency and workflow

H

to hasten

vsto expedite

12 4.6

Make something happen sooner

adds speed plus improved efficiency and smoother process flow

Q

to quicken

vsto expedite

12 4.1

To move or happen faster

implies speed increases together with better process efficiency

H

to hit the accelerator

vsto expedite

• Informal

1 4.4

To try harder or work faster to reach a goal

implies planned, efficient speeding rather than sudden forceful push

Q

to quicken the pace

vsto expedite

1 3.9

Move or work faster to finish sooner

emphasizes organized acceleration and improved efficiency beyond urgency

Antonyms

D

to delay

562 1.4

To make something happen later than planned

H

to hinder

75 3.6

To make it difficult for people or things to do something

How Fast

to accelerate

• Specialized

331 3.7

to speed up

161 2.5

to hasten

12 4.6

to expedite

• Formal

45 6.5

to slow

957 1.0

to delay

562 1.4

Surface Forms

Etymology