expedite

English

/ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/, /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
  • (transitive) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.

Etymology

Derived from Latin expedītus (unfettered, unimpeded) root from Proto-Indo-European *ped- (step, foot, walk, fall, stumble).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ped-

Gloss

step, foot, walk, fall, stumble

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

歩

Emoji
🪜

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