Definition of: express

(ik·spres′) v.t.
1. To put (thought or opinion) into spoken or written words.
2. To make apparent; reveal: His actions express his anger.
3. To represent in art, poetry, etc.; depict by symbols: The rose expresses love.
4. Math. To represent by a figure, symbol, letter, etc.
5. U.S. To send by express.
6. To press out; squeeze out, as juice or moisture.
7. To force out by or as by pressure.
8. To send or cause to be sent by express, as a package.
—to express oneself
1. To make known one's thoughts.
2. To give expression to one's imagination or emotions, especially in artistic activity. See synonyms under SPEAK.
—adjective
1. Set forth distinctly; explicit; plain; direct.
2. Specially prepared; adapted to a specific purpose: There was express provision for strangers.
3. Done, traveling, or carried with speed or in haste: an express train.
4. Exactly resembling an original: an express likeness.
5. Of or pertaining to an express company. See synonyms under EXPLICIT.
—adverb With speed; not stopping at local stations: This train runs express.
—noun
1. A system of transportation for trunks, small parcels, packages, etc., by organized corporations.
2. The packages, parcels, etc., sent by this system.
3. Any means of rapid transmission.
4. A message; dispatch; special communication sent with speed.
5. A messenger bearing dispatches; a courier.
6. An express rifle.
7. An express train. [<OF expresser <L ex- out + pressare <premere press]