Definitions

1. verb

to go or come next in order of time or place; to continue or go on with an action, process, or course of action

“The conference will proceed at 10 am sharp.”

2. noun

a next step or action in a process or course of action

“The next step in the plan will be to proceed with the construction.”

3. verb

to take a next step or action in a process or course of action

“The company will proceed to acquire the assets of the failing firm.”

4. verb

to go on or continue with something, such as a course of action or a plan

“The government will proceed with the new economic reforms.”

5. verb

to be present or participate in something, such as a meeting or a discussion

“The CEO will proceed to answer questions from the press.”