proceed
verb/prəˈsiːd/
/prəʊˈsiːd/
Verb Forms
Phrasal Verbs| present simple I / you / we / they proceed | /prəˈsiːd/ /prəʊˈsiːd/ |
| he / she / it proceeds | /prəˈsiːdz/ /prəʊˈsiːdz/ |
| past simple proceeded | /prəˈsiːdɪd/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪd/ |
| past participle proceeded | /prəˈsiːdɪd/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪd/ |
| -ing form proceeding | /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ /prəʊˈsiːdɪŋ/ |
- [intransitive] proceed (with something) to continue doing something that has already been started; to continue being done
- We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale.
- Work is proceeding slowly.
- He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed.
Extra Examples- I will instruct my lawyer to proceed with the preparation of draft contracts.
- She decided not to proceed with the treatment.
- I will remember your advice and proceed accordingly.
- It will be necessary to proceed with caution.
- The council must proceed on the basis of the vote.
- This project cannot be allowed to proceed.
- With no more questions, he proceeded onward.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- apace
- quickly
- rapidly
- …
- be able to
- decide to
- intend to
- …
- along
- down
- into
- …
- proceed on the basis of something
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- [intransitive] proceed to do something to do something next, after having done something else first synonym go on
- He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.
- (humorous) Having said she wasn't hungry, she then proceeded to order a three-course meal.
- [intransitive] + adv./prep. (formal) to move or travel in a particular direction
- The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.
- Passengers for Rome should proceed to Gate 32 for boarding.
Extra Examples- I nodded and proceeded up the stairs.
- Proceed along the Botley Road.
- She proceeded back to her office.
- Turn right at the next junction and proceed through the village.
- (figurative) These students then proceed out into the world to positions of leadership.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- apace
- quickly
- rapidly
- …
- be able to
- decide to
- intend to
- …
- along
- down
- into
- …
- proceed on the basis of something
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- ‘forward’ + cedere ‘go’.
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