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Definition proceed in British English

proceed verb

[intransitive] verb
/prəˈsiːd/
1

to continue to happen

Example

These negotiations had been proceeding since the late 1960s.

Synonyms and related words
go on go along persist
1.1

used about something that you continue doing, usually something that you might have stopped doing

Example

We have been advised by the legal team to proceed cautiously.

Example

The council is proceeding with its plan to move the stadium.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
2

to go in a particular direction

Example

Passengers for flight 406 to New York should proceed to Gate 32.

Example

The main road proceeds north for another two miles.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
3

used for telling other people about a surprising, embarrassing, or annoying thing that someone has done

Example

She had a few beers and proceeded to tell everyone in the bar about our personal problems.

Synonyms and related words
commit transgress resort to
4

to make progress by moving to the next stage in a series of actions or events

Example

The Australian team will proceed to the quarterfinals.

Example

We would like your input before we proceed to the final stage of planning.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
Definition proceed in British English