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 way
3 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