pro
ceed
Third Person
proceeds
Present Participle
proceeding
Past Tense
proceeded
Past Participle
proceeded
1
to begin a process or course of action
- After discussing the matter, they decided to proceed with the plan.
- The meeting will proceed as scheduled.
- Before we proceed, let's review the next steps.
- She paused for a moment before proceeding with her presentation.
- We need your approval to proceed with the project.
2
to be in the process of being done or carried out
- The project is proceeding as planned, with no major setbacks.
- Work on the new building is proceeding smoothly.
- The event is proceeding according to schedule despite the weather.
- The repairs are proceeding quickly, and the car will be ready soon.
- The meeting proceeded without interruptions, and all topics were covered.
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3
to continue speaking, especially after being interrupted
- Despite the interruption, the lecturer proceeded calmly with the lesson.
- The speaker was interrupted, but she proceeded with her speech once the noise stopped.
- He proceeded with his story after everyone quieted down.
- After the audience asked a question, the professor proceeded with the lecture.
- He paused for a moment before proceeding with his argument.
4
to move forward or travel in a specific direction or along a particular path
- The convoy proceeded down the highway, heading towards the city.
- After the traffic light turned green, the cars proceeded through the intersection.
- The hikers proceeded along the trail, following the signs to the summit.
- The ship proceeded northward, navigating through the icy waters.
- Once the passengers were onboard, the bus proceeded to its next destination.