Main Entry:

pro·ceed

Pronunciation:

\prō-ˈsēd, prə-\

Function:

intransitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English proceden, from Anglo-French proceder, from Latin procedere, from pro- forward + cedere to go — more at pro-

Date:

14th century

1: to come forth from a source : issue <strange sounds proceeded from the room>2 a: to continue after a pause or interruption b: to go on in an orderly regulated way3 a: to begin and carry on an action, process, or movement b: to be in the process of being accomplished <the work is proceeding well>4: to move along a course : advance

synonyms see spring