Expedite
/ˈɛk.spə.daɪt/noun
To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Did you know?The word 'expedite' has roots in a Latin term meaning to free the feet, suggesting a sense of urgency and swiftness in action, almost like a spell to hasten events.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
expeditus
“Unimpeded or unblocked, literally meaning "free of impediments".”
14th Century
Old French
expediter
“To carry out or perform, derived from the Latin root.”
Late 15th Century
Middle English
expedite
“To hasten or facilitate a process.”
Modern English
English
expedite
“To speed up or accelerate the execution of an action.”
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