proceed

verb

1. 1

   follow a certain course

   The inauguration went well

   how did your interview go?

2. 2

   continue talking

   I know it's hard," he continued, "but there is no choice

   carry on--pretend we are not in the room

3. 3

   move ahead; travel onward in time or space

   We proceeded towards Washington

   She continued in the direction of the hills

4. 4

   follow a procedure or take a course

   We should go farther in this matter

   She went through a lot of trouble

5. 5

   continue a certain state, condition, or activity

   Keep on working!

   We continued to work into the night