Proceed: meaning, definitions and examples

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proceed

 

[ prəˈsiːd ]

Context #1

continue

To continue an action or process that has already been started. To move forward or carry on with something.

Synonyms

advance, carry on, continue, move forward, progress

Examples of usage

  • He decided to proceed with the project despite the challenges.
  • After the initial approval, they were able to proceed with the construction.
  • We will proceed with the next phase of the plan.
  • The meeting will proceed as scheduled.
  • The investigation will proceed until all evidence is gathered.

Translations

Translations of the word "proceed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prosseguir

🇮🇳 आगे बढ़ना

🇩🇪 fortfahren

🇮🇩 melanjutkan

🇺🇦 продовжувати

🇵🇱 kontynuować

🇯🇵 進む (susumu)

🇫🇷 continuer

🇪🇸 continuar

🇹🇷 devam etmek

🇰🇷 계속하다 (gyesokhada)

🇸🇦 استمرار (istimrar)

🇨🇿 pokračovat

🇸🇰 pokračovať

🇨🇳 继续 (jìxù)

🇸🇮 nadaljevati

🇮🇸 halda áfram

🇰🇿 жалғастыру

🇬🇪 გაგრძელება

🇦🇿 davam etmək

🇲🇽 continuar

Word origin

The word 'proceed' originated from the Latin word 'procedere', which means 'to go forward'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'proceed' has evolved to represent the act of moving forward or continuing with a course of action. The word has been widely used in legal, academic, and everyday contexts to indicate the continuation of a process or action.

See also: proceeding, proceeds.