Meaning & use
expedite
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.
A note on using this word
Common in business and shipping contexts to describe speeding up an existing process.
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