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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 > |