proceed
gb/pɹˈoʊsidz/ us/pɹˈoʊsidz/
A2
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B1
action
1
to start or carry on
To start or keep doing something after stopping or getting ready.
Schéma d’usage :
to proceed with [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'proceed' with 'precede'. 'Proceed' means to continue or begin, while 'precede' means to come before.
Synonymes
continue (More general; can be used in all contexts without the formality of 'proceed'.)
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advance (Often used for moving forward physically or in a process; slightly more formal.)
Antonymes
stop (Direct opposite — to cease doing something.)
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halt (More formal or abrupt stop, often in instructions or warnings.)
Collocations
proceed with caution
|proceed as planned
|proceed to
|proceed with the meeting
|proceed smoothly
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|process
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemples
- After a short break, the speaker proceeded with her presentation.
- The project will proceed as planned despite the delay.
- Please proceed to the next counter for payment.
- Once the safety checks are complete, we can proceed.
- He paused to answer a question, then proceeded to explain the next step.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We will proceed with the lesson now.
- Please proceed to the door.
- The bus will proceed after the red light.
- They proceeded with their work.
- The meeting will proceed after lunch.
Verbe
formal
A2
action
2
to move ahead physically
To go forward, usually after waiting or being told to go.
Schéma d’usage :
to proceed to [place]
Synonymes
go ahead (Less formal and more conversational than 'proceed'.)
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move on (More casual; can imply leaving something behind.)
Antonymes
stay (Opposite — to remain in the same place.)
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retreat (Opposite — to move back instead of forward.)
Collocations
proceed to gate
|proceed directly
|proceed slowly
|proceed forward
Thèmes
travel
|navigation
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The passengers proceeded to the boarding gate.
- After showing my ID, I was allowed to proceed into the building.
- The hikers proceeded along the trail until sunset.
- Please proceed directly to security screening.
- Once the road was clear, we proceeded toward the city.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Please proceed to the exit.
- They proceeded into the room.
- We will proceed to the park now.
- The group proceeded down the street.
- You can proceed into the hall now.
Verbe
formal
B1
action
3
to go on as intended
To keep going with a plan even if there are problems.
Schéma d’usage :
to proceed as [planned/scheduled/intended]
Synonymes
progress (Focuses more on development over time rather than just continuing.)
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carry on (Less formal and more conversational than 'proceed'.)
Antonymes
cancel (To stop something completely before it happens.)
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postpone (To delay something instead of continuing as planned.)
Collocations
proceed as planned
|proceed according to schedule
Thèmes
planning
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Despite the rain, the festival will proceed as planned.
- The trial will proceed according to schedule.
- Construction work is proceeding smoothly despite supply issues.
- The meeting proceeded without any interruptions.
- Even with technical issues, the broadcast proceeded as intended.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The show will proceed as planned.
- The game will proceed even if it rains.
- The work will proceed next week.
- The plan will proceed on time.
- The class will proceed after lunch.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
proceed
API
GB/pɹˈoʊsidz/
US/pɹˈoʊsidz/
Syllabes et accentuation
pro - ceed (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (pro)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: proceed
- 3rd Person Singular: proceeds
- Present Participle: proceeding
- Past: proceeded
Famille de mots
Forms
proceeds
verb
proceeding
verb
proceeded
verb
Core family
procedure
noun B1
Related words
procedural
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
procedurally
adverb
Expressions
proceed as planned
1/pɹoʊsˈidz ˈæz plˈænd/
fixed phrase
continue without changes to plan
Keep going with something exactly as you planned before.
Exemples
- Despite delays, the conference will proceed as planned.
- The wedding proceeded as planned despite the storm.
proceed to checkout
1/pɹoʊsˈidz tə t͡ʃˈɛkˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
go to pay for purchases
Go to where you pay for what you want to buy.
Exemples
- Once you have chosen your items, click 'Proceed to Checkout'.
- Click here to proceed to checkout when you're ready to buy.
- Please proceed to checkout when you are ready to pay.
- After adding items to your cart, proceed to checkout.
proceed with caution
1/pɹoʊsˈidz wˈɪθ kˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
go forward carefully
Keep going, but be careful and slow so you don’t have problems.
Exemples
- Drivers should proceed with caution in icy conditions.
- Please proceed with caution when entering the construction area.
proceed with caution
2/pɹoʊsˈidz wˈɪθ kˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
continue but be very careful
To keep going or continue doing something, but in a very careful way.
Exemples
- Drivers are advised to proceed with caution through the construction zone.
- We should proceed with caution until we know more about the risks.
- The researchers say policymakers must proceed with caution when using the data.