Expedite

Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/

Definitions of expedite

verb to speed up the progress of something; to make something happen sooner or more quickly

Example Sentences

A1 I need to expedite the process of getting my passport renewed.

A2 Can you expedite the delivery of my package?

B1 We need to expedite the decision-making process in order to meet the deadline.

B2 The company expedited the launch of their new product to stay ahead of the competition.

C1 The government expedited the approval process for the new infrastructure project.

C2 The CEO expedited the merger negotiations to finalize the deal quickly.

Examples of expedite in a Sentence

formal We need to expedite the approval process in order to meet the deadline.

informal Can you expedite this order so it arrives by tomorrow?

slang Let's hustle and expedite this project to finish early.

figurative His quick thinking helped expedite the decision-making process.

Grammatical Forms of expedite

• past tense: expedited
• plural: expedites
• comparative: more expedite
• superlative: most expedite
• present tense: expedites
• future tense: will expedite
• perfect tense: has expedited
• continuous tense: is expediting
• singular: expediter
• positive degree: expedite
• infinitive: to expedite
• gerund: expediting
• participle: expedited

Origin and Evolution of expedite

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expedite' originated from the Latin word 'expeditus', which means to free from impediments or to make ready for action.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'expedite' has evolved to mean to speed up the progress of something or to facilitate its completion. It is commonly used in a business context to refer to the process of making something happen more quickly or efficiently.