1. [verb] To move in a quick fashion.
2. [verb] To make someone speed up or make something happen quicker.
3. [verb] To cause some scheduled event to happen earlier.
4. [verb] Act or move at high speed; 'We have to rush!'; 'hurry--it's late!'.
5. [verb] Move fast; 'He rushed down the hall to receive his guests'; 'The cars raced down the street'.
6. [verb] Speed up the progress of; facilitate; 'This should expedite the process'.
7. [verb] Cause to occur rapidly; 'the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions'.
