26984 words

proceed

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
to continue as planned:

Examples:

His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
2
to do something after you have done something else:

Examples:

She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday.
3
to move forward or travel in a particular direction:

Examples:

Passengers for Madrid should proceed to gate 26 for boarding.
4
to start or continue an action or process:

Examples:

You should ask a lawyer for advice on how to proceed.
5
To proceed is also to move forward or travel in a particular direction:

Examples:

The warning signs said "Proceed with caution."
6
to continue as planned:

Examples:

The merger is proceeding according to schedule and should be complete by July.
proceed with sth It is not yet clear whether the private investor has decided to proceed with a formal bid for the budget airline.

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