Proceed Proceeded Proceeding I Sale Work Verb Bre

• we're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
• work is proceeding slowly.
• he left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed.
• he outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.

proceed

1. to continue doing something 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.
• He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed.
2. to do something next, after having done something else first
• synonym go on to do something
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• He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.
• Having said she wasn't hungry, she then proceeded to order a three-course meal.
3. 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.

Extra Examples

• I nodded and proceeded up the stairs.
• I will instruct my lawyer to proceed with the preparation of draft contracts.
• I will remember your advice and proceed accordingly.
• In some cases appeals may proceed directly from the High Court to the House of Lords.
• It will be necessary to proceed with caution.
• Jacob proceeded towards/toward the steps.
• Proceed along the Botley Road.
• She decided not to proceed with the treatment.
• She proceeded back to her office.
• The council must proceed on the basis of the vote.
• These students then proceed out into the world to positions of leadership.
• This project cannot be allowed to proceed.
• With no more questions, he proceeded onward.
• Work is now proceeding apace.
• students who wish to proceed to college
• Passengers for Frankfurt should proceed to Gate 14.
• Turn right at the next junction and proceed through the village.
• We’re not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they proceed
• he / she / it proceeds
• past simple proceeded
• past participle proceeded
• -ing form proceeding

Word Origin

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