proceed

proceed
verb (I)
1 to continue to do something that has already been started: The work is proceeding according to plan.
(+ with): Travis paused to consult his notes, then proceeded with his questions. (+ to): We can now proceed to the main business of the meeting.
2 proceed to do sth an expression meaning to do something next, used especially about something annoying or surprising: proceed to do sth: Patrick said he liked my work, and then proceeded to tell me everything was wrong with it!
3 (always +adv/prep) formal to move in a particular direction
(+ in/to etc): Passengers for the Miami flight should proceed to gate 25. —see also: proceeds proceed against sb phrasal verb (T) law to begin a legal case against someone proceed from sth phrasal verb (transitive not in passive) formal to happen or exist as a result of something: diseases that proceed from poverty

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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  • proceed — pro‧ceed [prəˈsiːd] verb [intransitive] formal to continue to do something that has been started: • The discussions between the two firms are proceeding slowly but satisfactorily. • In order to proceed, Millicom needs a radio frequency to test… …   Financial and business terms

  • Proceed — Pro*ceed , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Proceeded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Proceeding}.] [F. proc[ e]der. fr. L. procedere, processum, to go before, to proceed; pro forward + cedere to move. See {Cede}.] 1. To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • proceed — I (continue) verb begin again, begin where one left off, carry on, get back to work, get on, recommence, reinstate, renew, resume, return, take up again II (co forward) verb act, advance, arise, emanate, ensue, extend, flow, follow, follow a… …   Law dictionary

  • proceed — [v1] physically or mentally carry on, carry out advance, continue, fare, get, get going, get on with, get under way*, go ahead, go on, hie, journey, make a start, march, move on, move out, pass, press on, progress, push on, repair, set in motion …   New thesaurus

  • proceed — [prō sēd′, prəsēd′] vi. [ME proceden < MFr proceder < L procedere < pro , forward + cedere, to go: see PRO 2 & CEDE] 1. to advance or go on, esp. after stopping 2. to go on speaking, esp. after an interruption 3. to undertake and carry… …   English World dictionary

  • Proceed — Pro ceed, n. See {Proceeds}. [Obs.] Howell. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Proceed — Allgemeine Informationen Genre(s) EBM, Elektro Gründung 1999 Website http://www.proce …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • proceed to — index assume (undertake) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • proceed — (v.) late 14c., to go on, also to emanate from, from O.Fr. proceder (13c.) and directly from L. procedere go forward, advance, from pro forward (see PRO (Cf. pro )) + cedere to go (see CEDE (Cf. cede)) Proceeds (n.) …   Etymology dictionary

  • proceed — issue, emanate, stem, flow, derive, *spring, arise, rise, originate Analogous words: *follow, succeed, ensue: *come, arrive …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • proceed — ► VERB 1) begin a course of action. 2) go on to do something. 3) (of an action) carry on or continue. 4) move forward. 5) Law start a lawsuit against someone. ORIGIN Latin procedere, from pro forward + cedere go …   English terms dictionary

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