Proceed

Verb:

1. To move forward or carry on with an action or process.
   • Example: The meeting will proceed as planned.
   • Example: After the initial approval, they decided to proceed with the project.
2. To begin or continue a course of action.
   • Example: She hesitated for a moment before proceeding.
   • Example: Once the paperwork is complete, we can proceed.
3. To progress or advance.
   • Example: The investigation is proceeding slowly.
   • Example: The ship proceeded at full speed towards its destination.
4. To come forth or go forward.
   • Example: The parade proceeded down Main Street.
   • Example: Please proceed to the next room for your interview.
5. To move along in a specified direction.
   • Example: The car proceeded north on the highway.
   • Example: They proceeded cautiously through the forest.

Collocations:

• Proceed with (e.g., proceed with caution, proceed with the plan)
• Proceed from (e.g., proceed from one stage to another)
• Proceed to (e.g., proceed to the next step, proceed to a destination)
• Proceed against (e.g., legal action)
• Proceed along (e.g., proceed along the path)

Prepositions commonly used with “proceed”:

• Proceed with
• Proceed to
• Proceed from
• Proceed against
• Proceed along

Example Sentences:

1. The meeting will proceed as scheduled.
2. After discussing the options, they decided to proceed with Plan A.
3. Please proceed to the checkout counter.
4. The construction work is proceeding smoothly.
5. He proceeded cautiously through the dark alley.
6. The investigation will proceed from this point.
7. She proceeded to explain the details of the project.
8. The car proceeded slowly down the icy road.
9. The committee voted to proceed with the proposal.
10. He proceeded against strong opposition from his colleagues.
11. She proceeded with caution in unfamiliar territory.
12. The dancers proceeded gracefully across the stage.
13. They proceeded to implement the new policy.
14. The company decided to proceed with the merger.
15. The legal team advised him on how to proceed with the lawsuit.
16. After lunch, they proceeded to the next item on the agenda.
17. The aircraft proceeded to its destination without incident.
18. He proceeded along the path, following the signs.
19. The police officer proceeded with the arrest.
20. The teacher asked the students to proceed to the next chapter.
21. They proceeded cautiously through the negotiations.
22. The ship proceeded slowly through the fog.
23. The investigation is expected to proceed swiftly.
24. The team decided to proceed with caution.
25. The plan will proceed step by step.
26. Please proceed with your presentation.
27. He proceeded to give a detailed explanation.
28. She proceeded to pack her belongings.
29. The project manager proceeded with the construction plans.
30. They decided to proceed despite the risks involved.
31. The company proceeded with the launch despite the weather conditions.
32. She proceeded confidently into the interview room.
33. They proceeded directly to the meeting room.
34. He proceeded with determination to finish the race.
35. The committee decided to proceed without further delay.
36. The ship proceeded slowly through the narrow channel.
37. The investigation is expected to proceed without interruption.
38. The athlete proceeded to break the world record.
39. She proceeded to climb the mountain despite the difficult conditions.
40. They proceeded cautiously in the dark.
41. After gathering all the evidence, they proceeded with the trial.
42. The team proceeded calmly despite the setbacks.
43. She proceeded with grace under pressure.
44. He proceeded methodically through the tasks.
45. They proceeded with confidence after thorough preparation.
46. Please proceed with your payment at the counter.
47. The police officer proceeded with the arrest warrant.
48. The project team proceeded according to the schedule.
49. They proceeded carefully with the negotiations.
50. She proceeded swiftly through the crowded market.