EX'PEDITE, v.t. [L. expedio; Eng. speed. Expedio is compound. We see the same root in impedio, to hinder to send against, to move in opposition.]
1. To hasten; to quicken; to accelerate motion or progress. The general sent orders to expedite the march of the army. Artificial heat may expedite the growth of plants.2. To dispatch; to send from.Such charters are expedited of course.3. To hasten by rendering easy.EX'PEDITE, a. [L. expeditus.] Quick; speedy; expeditious; as expedite execution. [Little used.]
1. Easy; clear of impediments; unencumbered; as, to make a way plain and expedite. [Unusual.]2. Active; nimble; ready; prompt.The more expedite will be the soul in its operations. [Unusual.]3. Light-armed. [Not used.]