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DictionaryproceedMoving forward
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
proLatinforward
+ceedLatinto go

“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.