proceed

Definition

  • verb: to continue to do something
  • verb: to come forth from a source
  • often used to describe behavior that is surprising, annoying, etc.
  • synonyms: arise, progress, issue

Examples

  • He said he didn't have much time and then 'proceeded to spend' the next half hour talking about his vacation.

  • When we've finished this part of the project, we can 'proceed' [='go on'] to the next step.

  • After inspecting the house, the couple decided to 'proceed' [='go ahead'] with the sale.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) P Sherman, Wallaby Way, Sydney. l remembered it again! Follow me. State your name. Nemo. Brother Bloat, proceed. Nemo. Newcomer of orange and white. You have been called forth to the summit of Mount Wannahockaloogie to join with us in the fraternal bonds of tankhood. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo
  • (..) to talk. Buddy, uh, I think there's something I... I probably should tell you. You probably should have found out a long... A long time ago. I then proceeded to tell buddy of how his father Had fallen in love when he was very young With a beautiful girl named Susan wells, And how buddy was born (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) shorts and a Margaritaville shirt. And then I realize that this guy is not a guy. That my girl is holding hands with a... ISS, this is Houston. - Proceed, Houston. Explorer, this is Houston. - Go ahead, Houston. Mission abort. Repeat. Mission abort. Initiate emergency disconnect from Hubble. (..)
    2013 Gravity