Proceed
(verb)
- To move forward or advance, especially in a specific direction or with a particular purpose.
- To continue with a process, activity, or plan that has been started.
- To take the necessary steps or take action in order to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Origin:
Late middle english from latin procedere meaning to go forward, advance.
Examples:
- She proceeded to explain the situation to the audience.
- The company plans to proceed with the construction of the new building.
- We must proceed with caution in order to avoid any potential risks.
- The students proceeded to the next task without any difficulty.
- The government has decided to proceed with the proposed policy changes despite opposition from some quarters.