proceed to — to continue with or begin to do something, especially after stopping or pausing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to continue with or begin to do something, especially after stopping or pausing
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈsiːd tuː/
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked everyone to proceed to the cafeteria in an orderly fashion.
- After eating 10 hamburgers, he proceeded to order dessert because 'there's always room for ice cream.'
- Please proceed to gate 15 for boarding.
proceed to
NOUN[/prəˈsiːd tuː/]
to continue with or begin to do something, especially after stopping or pausing
to continue with or begin to do something, especially after stopping or pausing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'procedere,' formed by combining 'pro-' (forward) and 'cedere' (to go or yield). The term entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to mean moving forward or continuing with an action.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + ceed (go, from Latin cedere) + -to (infinitive marker) = proceed to (to go forward with or continue to do something)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher asked everyone to proceed to the cafeteria in an orderly fashion.”
“After eating 10 hamburgers, he proceeded to order dessert because 'there's always room for ice cream.'”
“Please proceed to gate 15 for boarding.”
“The meeting will proceed to the Q&A session after the presentation.”
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