proceed

//prəˈsiːd//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Verb

proceedInfinitive
proceedPresent tense
proceededPast tense
proceededPast participle
proceedingPresent participle
proceedsThird-person singular
1

To move forward or onward, especially after stopping; to continue on a course of action.

After a short break, we proceeded with the meeting.

2

To begin or continue a course of action or series of actions; to carry on.

After a short break, we proceeded with the meeting.

3

To originate or come from a source; to arise or result from something.

The noise proceeded from the basement.

4

To take legal action; to institute or carry on a legal suit.

The company decided to proceed against the former employee for breach of contract.

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