expedite
UK: /ˈek.spɪ.daɪt/ | US: /ˈek.spə.daɪt/
vt. to speed up the progress of something; make happen sooner
vt. to execute or carry out promptly
expedite = ex<out> + ped<foot> + ite<verb suffix>
- ex (Latin: "out")
- ped (Latin: "foot," from pes/pedis)
- ite (Latin verb suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin expedire ("to free from entanglement, ready for action"), combining ex- (out) + pes (foot). The original sense was "to free one's feet" (e.g., from shackles), later evolving metaphorically to mean "to remove obstacles" and finally "to accelerate." The logic reflects liberation → efficiency → speed.
The manager expedited the approval process to meet the deadline.
Courier services expedite deliveries for urgent packages.
New software expedites data analysis by automating repetitive tasks.
The government expedited visa processing for emergency cases.
We need to expedite repairs to resume operations quickly.