verb

expedite

/ˈɛkspədaɪt/ · say it: EK·spuh·dyte

to speed up a process

In Formal & Academic

to speed up

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to make something happen faster or more quickly

2. (verb) to organize and send something out promptly

Examples

1. The new software will expedite the approval process for loan applications.
2. We expedited the shipment so it arrived within two days.

How to use expedite

Expedite is a formal verb used in business, legal, and administrative contexts to mean making something happen faster or ensuring prompt handling. It implies taking active steps to remove obstacles or streamline procedures. It is more professional than casual alternatives like speed up.

Common phrases

expedite matters
expedite the process
expedite delivery
expedite a request
expedite proceedings

Synonyms

speed up · accelerate · hasten · quicken · advance

Opposites

delay · slow down · impede

Word family

expedited (adjective) · expeditiously (adverb) · expedition (noun) · expeditious (adjective)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use expedite with an indirect object incorrectly (e.g., 'expedite him the documents' instead of 'expedite delivery of the documents to him').

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