Proceed

Pronunciation: /prəˈsiːd/

Proceed (verb)

  1. to keep doing something after stopping or pausing
  2. to go forward or move in a particular direction
  3. to start a legal process or action

Examples

  • After a short break, they proceeded with the meeting.
  • Once the instructions were clear, she proceeded to complete the task.

Common collocations: proceed with caution, proceed as planned, proceed to the exit, proceed down the path, proceed with a lawsuit

Synonyms of Proceed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Proceed

  • — when stopping an action or movement
  • — when moving backward or away