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to proceed
01
to begin a process or course of action
Intransitive: to proceed | to proceed with an activity
Examples
After discussing the matter, they decided to proceed with the plan.
The meeting will proceed as scheduled.
02
to be in the process of being done or carried out
Intransitive: to proceed in a specific manner
Examples
The project is proceeding as planned, with no major setbacks.
Work on the new building is proceeding smoothly.
03
to continue speaking, especially after being interrupted
Intransitive: to proceed with speech
Examples
Despite the interruption, the lecturer proceeded calmly with the lesson.
The speaker was interrupted, but she proceeded with her speech once the noise stopped.
Examples
The convoy proceeded down the highway, heading towards the city.
After the traffic light turned green, the cars proceeded through the intersection.
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