v.intr.
1. (often foll. by to) go forward or on further; make one's way.
2 (often foll. by with, or to + infin.) continue; go on with an activity (proceeded with their work; proceeded to tell the whole story).
3 (of an action) be carried on or continued (the case will now proceed).
4 adopt a course of action (how shall we proceed?).
5 go on to say.
6 (foll. by against) start a lawsuit (against a person).
7 (often foll. by from) come forth or originate (shouts proceeded from the bedroom).
8 (foll. by to) Brit. take the degree of (MA etc.).
Etymology: ME f. OF proceder f. L procedere process- (as PRO-(1), cedere go)