facilitate
- 01 C1 Advanced
to make a process or activity easier to do or finish.
to make an action or process easy or easier; to decrease the difficulty of a task.
Simple“The new software will facilitate faster communication between our offices.”
In context“The implementation of streamlined protocols was designed specifically to facilitate the rapid exchange of data across international research teams.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
to help something happen or develop.
to assist the progress of or help bring about a specific result or event.
Simple“The government passed new laws to facilitate economic growth.”
In context“The trade agreement is expected to facilitate a significant increase in cross-border investment over the next decade.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
to lead a meeting or a group discussion so that people can work together well.
to act as a facilitator; to lead a group process or meeting without taking a side in the debate.
Simple“She was hired to facilitate the workshop and help the team solve their problems.”
In context“A neutral consultant was brought in to facilitate the negotiations, ensuring that every stakeholder had an equal opportunity to voice their concerns.”
Usage environment facilitate · facilitate access · facilitate acquisition
“In a report published on Thursday, the White House said more than 40 countries have participated in a shadow logistics network facilitating the flow of Chinese goods into the US under false labelling.”
“To further increase his chances, Efan was advised to learn Russian because it can help facilitate training at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia, according to The European Space Agency.”
Anglicisation of French faciliter (“facilitate”) through -ate (verb-forming suffix), ultimately from Latin facilis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.