expedite

verb
/ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/

Meaning

to make a process or action happen more quickly
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example Sentences

The company promised to expedite the delivery of the package.

The government took steps to expedite the approval process.

The manager decided to expedite the approval process.

Example Expressions

expedite the process

Synonyms

hasten, accelerate, quicken, advance, facilitate, Accelerate, Hasten, Speed Up
Entry 1
hasten, accelerate, quicken, advance, facilitate
Entry 2
Accelerate, Hasten, Speed Up
Entry 3
accelerate, hasten

Antonyms

delay, hinder, obstruct, Delay, Hinder, Slow Down
Entry 1
delay, hinder, obstruct
Entry 2
Delay, Hinder, Slow Down
Entry 3
delay, hinder

Collocations

expedite delivery, expedite service, expedite request, expedite approval

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To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

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