proceed proceed /proʊˈsiːd, pɝˈsiːd/

verb

1. () Continue talking  ( carry on , go on , proceed , continue )
   continue talking
    I know it's hard', he continued, but there is no choice'
   I know it's hard', he continued, but there is no choice'
    Carry on--pretend we are not in the room
   carry on--pretend we are not in the room
   
2. () Move ahead; travel onward in time or space  ( move ahead , continue , go forward , proceed )
   move ahead; travel onward in time or space
    We proceeded towards Washington
   We proceeded towards Washington
    She continued in the direction of the hills
   She continued in the direction of the hills
    We are moving ahead in time now
   We are moving ahead in time now
   
3. () Follow a procedure or take a course  ( proceed , move , go )
   follow a procedure or take a course
    We should go farther in this matter
   We should go farther in this matter
    She went through a lot of trouble
   She went through a lot of trouble
    Go about the world in a certain manner
   go about the world in a certain manner
    Messages must go through diplomatic channels
   Messages must go through diplomatic channels
   
4. () Follow a certain course  ( proceed , go )
   follow a certain course
    The inauguration went well
   The inauguration went well
    How did your interview go?
   how did your interview go?
   
5. () Continue a certain state, condition, or activity  ( proceed , go along , keep , continue , go on )
   continue a certain state, condition, or activity
    Keep on working!
   Keep on working!
    We continued to work into the night
   We continued to work into the night
    Keep smiling
   Keep smiling
    We went on working until well past midnight
   We went on working until well past midnight