PROCEED


Meaning of PROCEED in English

/ prəˈsiːd; NAmE proʊ-/ verb

1.

[ v ] proceed (with sth) to continue doing sth that has already been started; to continue being done :

We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.

Work is proceeding slowly.

2.

[ v to inf ] to do sth next, after having done sth else first

SYN go on :

He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.

( humorous )

Having said she wasn't hungry, she then proceeded to order a three-course meal.

3.

[ v + adv. / prep. ] ( formal ) to move or travel in a particular direction :

The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.

Passengers for Rome should proceed to Gate 32 for boarding.

PHRASAL VERBS

- proceed against sb

- proceed from sth

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French proceder , from Latin procedere , from pro- forward + cedere go.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.