to speed up the progress of; hasten

to expedite shipments.

to accomplish promptly, as a piece of business; dispatch

to expedite one's duties.

to issue or dispatch, as an official document or letter.

Obsolete . ready for action; alert.

verb

block , cease , check , delay , halt , hinder , slow , stop

verb

accelerate , advance , assist , cut the red tape , dispatch , facilitate , fast track , forward , grease wheels , hand-carry , handle personally , hand-walk , hasten , hurry , precipitate , press , promote , quicken , railroad * , run interference , run with the ball , rush , shoot through , speed , speed up , urge , walk it through , hustle , step up , ease , efficient