Streamline
(verb)
- Make a process or organization more efficient and effective by reducing waste and unnecessary steps.
- Make an object or design more aerodynamic in order to reduce drag and increase speed.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from stream- on the pattern of airship + -line.
Examples:
- The company is working to streamline its production process to increase efficiency.
- The design team worked to streamline the shape of the car to improve its performance.
- The government has been trying to streamline its bureaucracy for years.
- The company's goal is to streamline their supply chain to reduce costs.
- He spent the weekend streamlining his workflow to increase productivity.