Meaning & use

expedite

verb·Academic

To make a process happen more quickly or efficiently.

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The company paid extra to expedite shipping so the order would arrive by Friday.

Officials promised to expedite the visa application process for students.

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Common in business and shipping contexts to describe speeding up an existing process.

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