C1verbformalbusinesswork
US/ˈek.spə.daɪt/
UK/ˈek.spə.daɪt/
to make a process or a task happen faster
In context
We can expedite your order for an extra fee.
The manager asked the team to expedite the approval process.
Please expedite the shipment, because the client needs it by Monday.
Words that go with expedite
verb + noun
- expedite an orderCan you expedite an order placed this morning?
- expedite the processA second clerk will expedite the process.
- expedite deliveryThey offered to expedite delivery by two days.
- expedite a requestPlease expedite my request for a refund.
- expedite shippingCustomers may pay to expedite shipping.
- help expediteExtra staff will help expedite the paperwork.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We will expedite to deliver the goods.Correct: We will expedite the delivery of the goods.