pro-

before, forward; on behalf of

Forms

pro-
por- — An older Latin variant retained in some compounds.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *pro, ‘before; forward.’

Note

Standing in front of someone can develop into acting on that person’s behalf.

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verb

proceed

pruh-SEED/prəʊˈsiːd/

To move forward or continue with an action or process.

The adult proceeds through the open gate onto the path.

Adult continues forward through an opened gate after a pause, one clear purposeful step onto path.

Etymology

proLatinbefore, forward; on behalf of

+ceedLatingo, move; withdraw or yield

“Go forward” remains the word’s central image: proceeding can mean moving ahead physically or continuing an activity rather than stopping.

In context

PublicResourceOrg15:53

move the front end loader forward slowly while gradually filling the low area proceed across the low area in this manner until you are signaled to stop

AFQTP - FRONT END LOADER OPERATIONS

More examples

She proceeded with the explanation.
They have proceeded carefully since the warning.
The work is proceeding as planned.

Forms

proceed · proceeds · proceeded · proceeding

Similar words

continue: Carries on without necessarily forward movement.
advance: Moves forward or to a later stage.