prəˈsi:d v.intr. 1 (often foll. by to) go
forward or on
further;
make one's
way. 2 (often foll. by
with, or to + infin.)
continue; go on with an
activity (proceeded with
their work; proceeded to tell
the whole story). 3 (of an action) be carried on or continued (the case will
now proceed). 4
adopt a
course of
action (how
shall we proceed?). 5 go on to
say. 6 (foll. by against)
start a
lawsuit (against a person). 7 (often foll. by from)
come forth or
originate (shouts proceeded
from the bedroom). 8 (foll. by to)
Brit.
take the
degree of (MA etc.). [ME f. OF proceder f. L procedere process(as
PRO-(1), cedere go)]