streamline

verb
UK: /ˈstriːmlaɪn/
US: /ˈstriːmlaɪn/

  1. To improve something by making it simpler and faster.

    1. We need to streamline the process to save time.
    2. The company is trying to streamline its operations to increase efficiency.

  2. To design or shape something so that it moves easily through air or water.

    1. The car's designers tried to streamline its shape.
    2. The boat was streamlined to improve its speed and maneuverability in the water.

Synonyms

simplify optimize smooth modernize improve expedite
streamline adjective

  1. Designed with a smooth shape that allows it to move easily through air or water.

    1. The streamline design of the car helps it go faster.
    2. The streamline shape of the aircraft reduces air resistance.

  2. Made simpler and more efficient.

    1. We need a more streamline process for handling customer complaints.
    2. The company introduced a streamline system for managing its finances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "streamline" in English means: To improve something by making it simpler and faster., To design or shape something so that it moves easily through air or water..

The phonetic transcription of "streamline" is /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ in British English and /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "streamline": simplify, optimize, smooth, modernize, improve, expedite.

Example usage of "streamline": "We need to streamline the process to save time.". More examples on the page.