expedited

[ɪkˈspɛdɪtɪd]
adjective, verb (past participle)
acelerado, expedido, apressado
1. Made faster or quicker; accelerated or rushed through more quickly than normal procedures
We requested expedited shipping for the package.
Solicitamos envio acelerado para o pacote.
2. To speed up or hasten the completion of something
The manager expedited the approval process to meet the deadline.
O gerente acelerou o processo de aprovação para cumprir o prazo.
3. Given priority or special handling to complete more quickly
The expedited visa application was processed in two weeks.
O pedido de visto expedido foi processado em duas semanas.
In Brazil and the USA, 'expedited' is commonly used in e-commerce, logistics, legal, and administrative contexts to indicate premium faster service options, often at additional cost. American businesses frequently offer 'expedited shipping' options during online purchases, while in Brazil this is increasingly common with growing e-commerce adoption. The term reflects modern business efficiency culture in both countries.
NYC Slang
rushed, fast-tracked, ASAP (as soon as possible)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acceleratedrushedfast-trackedhurriedquickenedhastened
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayedpostponedsloweddeferredstandard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acelerado, expedido
Most common terms used in business and logistics contexts
Rio de Janeiro
na marra, acelerado
Colloquial usage may include 'na marra' (forced/rushed way)
São Paulo
expedido, acelerado
Business-oriented usage, common in corporate settings
Portugal
expedido, acelerado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but may use 'expedito' (adjective form)

Related Words

expediteexpeditionexpeditiousexpediencyspeedacceleration

Related Idioms & Phrases

expedited delivery
expedited processing
expedited approval
expedited review
expedited shipment
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