proceed
//prəˈsiːd//
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.