How to Pronounce "proceed against"
expression
pɝˈsid/, /pɹəˈsid/, /pɹoʊˈsid/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
per-SEED uh-GAYNST
pɹəsˈiːd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
pruh-SEED uh-GENST
Definition
To start official legal action against someone, especially in a court of law.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈsid/, /pɹəˈsid/, /pɹoʊˈsid/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pɹəsˈiːd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-SEED uh-GAYNST
UK
pruh-SEED uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The company decided to proceed against the former employee for breaking the contract.
If the evidence is strong, the government will proceed against him.
They are planning to proceed against the company for not paying taxes.
After months of negotiations, they finally chose to proceed against the landlord.