expedite-routine-procedures
/ˈek.spə.daɪt ruːˈtiːn prəˈsiː.dʒəz/ IELTSAcademic
phrase
To make standard tasks happen faster, often by removing delays or extra steps. It is used in formal writing, especially in business, government, and academic contexts.
- We need to expedite routine procedures.
- The new system expedites routine procedures.
- She asked staff to expedite routine procedures.
Adinary Nuance
Use this phrase when you mean to speed up ordinary official steps, not a general rush. It is more formal than "hurry up" and more specific than "speed up." Writers choose it in workplace or administrative English when the process itself is the focus. It sounds less casual than "move things along."
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đẩy nhanh thủ tục
- Spanish
- agilizar los trámites
- Chinese
- 加快手续
- Japanese
- 手続きを迅速化する
- Korean
- 절차를 신속히 처리하다
Etymology
This phrase uses three English words. "Expedite" comes from Latin expeditus, meaning "unimpeded" or "free to act." "Routine" and "procedures" are later English words that describe regular, standard steps.
Common phrases
expedite the processexpedite proceduresexpedite approvalexpedite paperwork
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Frequently asked questions
- Is "expedite routine procedures" formal or informal?
- It is formal. People use it in offices, reports, and official requests.
- Is it the same as "hurry up"?
- No. "Hurry up" is casual and direct. This phrase is more polite and formal.
- Can I use this in IELTS Writing?
- Yes, if you are writing about systems, administration, or business processes.