➡️proceed

verb
/prəˈsiːd/

Meaning

to begin or continue an action or process after a pause or interruption
to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example Sentences

After the short break, the speaker proceeded with his lecture.

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

Example Expressions

proceed with caution

Synonyms

continue, advance, move forward, progress, go on, carry on
Entry 1
continue, advance, move forward, progress, go on
Entry 2
continue, advance, progress, carry on

Antonyms

stop, halt, cease, retreat, withdraw
Entry 1
stop, halt, cease
Entry 2
stop, halt, retreat, withdraw

Collocations

proceed further, proceed with caution, proceed against, proceed to, proceed with, proceed carefully, proceed immediately, proceed as planned
Entry 1
proceed further, proceed with caution, proceed against, proceed to
Entry 2
proceed with, proceed carefully, proceed immediately, proceed as planned

More Example Sentences

I recommend that we proceed step by step.

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