This can, with the appropriate tone, result in a less-brusque declaration and facilitate the flow of conversation.

This still fits with the definition of components which are connected together (in this case in order to facilitate the flow of information).

This allows it to work toward its objective of balancing security concerns with the need to facilitate the flow of people and goods.

For example, if feelings of hate towards another person make one anxious, the ego can facilitate the flow of love to conceal the hostility.

The game has mechanisms that are installed to facilitate the flow of the game, the mechanisms take away some of the realism but are generally approved.