proceed · verb I /proʊˈsiːd/
proceed
C1 to continue to happen
Dictionary example:
His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
Learner example:
I am not sure which is the best way to proceed with this problem. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)
proceed to do sth
C2 to do something after you have done something else
Dictionary example:
She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing trip.
Learner example:
Ku wagged her finger in approval and proceeded to explain her plan. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)
