expedite
What does "expedite" mean?
To expedite something is to speed up a process or make an action happen more quickly. Imagine you are trying to push a heavy cart down a hallway; expediting is like removing all the obstacles in its path and giving it a strong, steady shove so it reaches the end in record time. This word is most frequently used in business, legal, or logistical contexts. It implies that there is a standard pace for a task, and you are intentionally taking steps to accelerate that pace. It is often paired with nouns like "delivery," "process," "request," or "shipment."
"expedite" in conversation
Office Logistics
We need to expedite the shipping on this order.
We need to speed up the delivery of this order.
Understood, I'll contact the courier right now.
Understood, I will call the courier immediately.
Used here to emphasize the need for a faster-than-normal turnaround time.
Bureaucracy
Is there any way to expedite my visa application?
Is there any way to make my visa application go faster?
I'm afraid the standard timeline is fixed.
Unfortunately, the set schedule cannot be changed.
A common request when dealing with official, slow-moving processes.
"expedite" in a sentence
The manager wanted to expedite the project.
The manager wanted to speed up the project.
We can expedite your delivery for a small fee.
We can make your delivery faster for a small fee.
New software was installed to expedite the processing of insurance claims.
New software was installed to accelerate the handling of insurance claims.
