[pro.ceed] vi [ME proceden, fr. MF proceder, fr. L procedere, fr. pro- forward + cedere to go--more at pro-] (14c) 1: to come forth from a source: issue
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
4: to move along a course: advance syn see spring