proceed

[prəˈsiːd]

proceed Definition

• 1. to continue doing something that has already been started
• 2. to move forward or travel in a particular direction

Using proceed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proceed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The meeting will proceed as planned.

• Example

  Please proceed to the gate for boarding.

• Example

  The investigation is proceeding slowly.

• Example

  He proceeded to tell me about his day.

proceed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for proceed

• continue
• advance
• progress
• move ahead
• go on

Antonyms for proceed

• halt
• stop
• cease

Idioms Using proceed

• let's proceed

  let's continue with what we were doing

  Example

  After a brief interruption, the teacher said, 'Let's proceed.'

• proceed at a snail's pace

  to move very slowly

  Example

  Due to the heavy traffic, we were proceeding at a snail's pace.

• proceed with flying colors

  to succeed or perform very well

  Example

  She proceeded with flying colors on her final exams.

Phrases with proceed

• proceed with caution

  to continue doing something, but carefully and with awareness of potential risks or dangers

  Example

  He decided to proceed with caution after hearing about the dangerous conditions.

• proceed to do something

  to start doing something after finishing something else

  Example

  After finishing her homework, she proceeded to watch TV.

• proceeds of a sale

  the money received from selling something

  Example

  The proceeds of the charity auction will go towards helping the homeless.

Origins of proceed

from Old French 'proceder', from Latin 'procedere', meaning 'go forward'

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Summary: proceed in Brief

The verb 'proceed' [prəˈsiːd] means to continue doing something that has already been started or to move forward in a particular direction. It can be used in various contexts such as meetings, investigations, and conversations. The phrase 'proceed with caution' implies carefulness and awareness of potential risks, while 'proceeds of a sale' refers to the money received from selling something. Idioms like 'let's proceed' and 'proceed at a snail's pace' denote continuing with what was being done and moving very slowly, respectively.