Proceed

usgb/prəʊˈsiːd/
verb

To move or go forward or continue in a certain course or direction.

After she finished her breakfast, she proceeded to work.
Visual representation of "proceed" - To move or go forward or continue in a certain course or direction

Often appears as...

  • proceed to
  • proceed with
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Physical Movement

Used when describing someone or something moving forward, often after a pause or halt.

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Once the road was clear, the parade proceeded down the street.
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Sequential Actions

Implies a next step in a sequence of actions, often following a completed one.

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Finish your registration form and then proceed to the payment section.
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