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ex·pe·dite
I. \ˈekspəˌdīt, usu -īd.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English expedit accomplished, from Latin expeditus, past participle of expedire
1. obsolete : quick, speedy, prompt
2. obsolete : free from obstacles, impediments, or difficulties : unhampered, unimpeded
3.
a. obsolete : ready for action : alert
b. archaic : ready for use : handy
4. archaic : lightly equipped : unencumbered
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin expeditus, past participle of expedire to set free, make ready — more at expedient
1. : to carry through with dispatch : execute promptly
< such is my wish: dare thou to expedite it — Bayard Taylor >
2. obsolete
a. : to remove the difficulties from : facilitate
< a broad way now is paved to expedite your glorious march — John Milton >
b. : to set free : extricate
< this active gentleman had much ado to expedite himself and save his life — Thomas Fuller >
3. : to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up : hasten
< an administration measure intended to expedite the shipbuilding program — T.W.Arnold >
4. : to send out : issue, dispatch
< expedited a letter under cover to the duke — Fanny Burney > |