proceed

verb
UK: /prəˈsiːd/
US: /proʊˈsiːd/

  1. To start or continue doing something.

    1. We can proceed when you are ready for the next step. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once the evidence is reviewed, the investigation can proceed further. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move forward in a particular direction.

    1. Proceed to the end of the hall and turn left there. [ ] [ ]
    2. The parade will proceed down Main Street, rain or shine, as scheduled. [ ] [ ]

  3. To take legal action.

    1. They will proceed against him for violating the contract terms. [ ] [ ]
    2. If you do not pay, the company will proceed with legal action immediately. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arise continue stem progress advance
proceed noun

  1. The money obtained from a sale or transaction.

    1. The proceeds from the charity event totaled over $5,000. [ ] [ ]
    2. All the proceeds will go to support local community programs directly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proceed" in English means: To start or continue doing something., To move forward in a particular direction., To take legal action..

The phonetic transcription of "proceed" is /prəˈsiːd/ in British English and /proʊˈsiːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proceed": arise, continue, stem, progress, advance.

Example usage of "proceed": "We can proceed when you are ready for the next step.". More examples on the page.