Dictionary definition · proceed
verb
- continue talking"‘I know it's hard,’ he continued, ‘but there is no choice’"
- move ahead; travel onward in time or space"We proceeded towards Washington"
- follow a procedure or take a course"We should go farther in this matter"
- follow a certain course"The inauguration went well"
- continue a certain state, condition, or activity"Keep on working!"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).