v.
Pronunciation: pr ō - ' s ē d, pr ə -
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English proceden, from Anglo-French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- forward + cedere to go ― more at PRO-
Date: 14th century
1 : to come forth from a source : ISSUE <strange sounds proceed ed from the room>
2 a : to continue after a pause or interruption b : to go on in an orderly regulated way
3 a : to begin and carry on an action, process, or movement b : to be in the process of being accomplished <the work is proceed ing well>
4 : to move along a course : ADVANCE
synonyms see SPRING