Synonyms for expediting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ek-spi-dahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪt

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Définition of expediting

Origin :
  • late 15c. (implied in past participle expedit), from Latin expeditus, past participle of expedire "extricate, disengage, liberate; procure, make ready, make fit, prepare," literally "free the feet from fetters," hence "liberate from difficulties," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + *pedis "fetter, chain for the feet," related to pes (genitive pedis) "foot" (see foot). Cf. Greek pede "fetter." Related: Expedited; expediting.
  • verb make happen faster
Example sentences :
  • Remain as you are, monsieur, and give the time to expediting our supper.
  • Extract from : « The Queen's Necklace » by Alexandre Dumas pre
  • It had only the effect, as far as we could judge, of expediting the movements of the fugitives.
  • Extract from : « With Axe and Rifle » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • After this go into Committee, and succeed in not expediting progress.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 December 9, 1893 » by Various
  • This apprehension had the effect of expediting matters considerably.
  • Extract from : « Twelve Years a Slave » by Solomon Northup
  • If this were really the only object, then every plan for expediting the acquisition would be received with grateful approbation.
  • Extract from : « The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. » by Various
  • One has to hold the candle, and another stands ready with the sealing-wax, by way of expediting me.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • For the judiciary, provisions were made for expediting trials and decisions.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 » by Various
  • He never thought of blaming her for formerly deceiving him, nor of blaming her for now expediting him.
  • Extract from : « Beauchamp's Career, Complete » by George Meredith
  • The same principle might be applied in the military service by expediting the discharge of soldiers who are married.
  • Extract from : « Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, September 1899 » by Various
  • I have no means for expediting your march: but I recommend you should employ your time with our pupil.
  • Extract from : « Dangerous Connections, v. 1, 2, 3, 4 » by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

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