Proceed with Meaning in English
expression
pɝˈsid/, /pɹəˈsid/, /pɹoʊˈsid/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
pruh-SEED with / pro-SEED with / proh-SEED with
pɹəsˈiːd/ /wˈɪð
pruh-SEED with
Definition
To begin or continue doing a particular action, often after a pause or when given permission.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used in business, instructions, or meetings. Collocates with activities (e.g., "proceed with caution", "proceed with the project"). Not used for people directly; use with actions or plans.
Spanish: proceder con - continuar con - seguir adelante conPortuguese (BR): prosseguir com - continuar comPortuguese (PT): prosseguir com - continuar comChinese (Simplified): 继续进行 - 着手进行Chinese (Traditional): 繼續進行 - 著手進行Hindi: आगे बढ़ना - जारी रखनाArabic: المضي قدمًا في - الاستمرار فيBengali: এগিয়ে যাওয়া - চালিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: приступить к - продолжитьJapanese: 進めるVietnamese: tiếp tục - tiến hànhKorean: 진행하다Turkish: devam etmek - ilerlemekUrdu: آگے بڑھنا - جاری رکھناIndonesian: melanjutkan - meneruskan
Example Sentences
Please proceed with the next step.
basic
We cannot proceed with the project without approval.
basic
After the break, we will proceed with the meeting.
basic
Once we get the green light, we can proceed with construction.
natural
Do you want to proceed with your order or make changes?
natural
If there are no objections, I'll proceed with the plan.
natural