proceeding
proceeding — verb
1. to start or keep doing something that was previously arranged, without letting a
to start or keep doing something that was previously arranged, without letting anything stop or delay it
Despite the heavy rain, Eitan proceeded with the outdoor wedding ceremony without any delay.
proceed with + noun phrase for continuing a plan
The school board voted to proceed with the new building project after reviewing the costs.
Valentina and her team decided to proceed with the marketing campaign despite the tight budget.
The airline confirmed that all flights would proceed as scheduled once the storm passed.
- halt
suggests a sudden or official stop
文法句型
proceed with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than alternatives like 'go ahead with' or 'carry on with'. Frequently used in business, legal, and official contexts where a decision to move forward has been made.
常見錯誤
2. to take the next step in a planned order of actions, once the previous step is f
to take the next step in a planned order of actions, once the previous step is finished
After passing the written exam, Hiro proceeded to register for the practical driving test.
proceed to + infinitive for the next step in a sequence
Christopher finished writing the sales report and then proceeded to send it to his manager.
Ari read the instructions carefully and then proceeded to assemble the bookshelf step by step.
After introducing herself to the class, Noa proceeded to explain the topic of her presentation.
- stop
general opposite; lacks the sequential nuance
文法句型
proceed to + infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently describes step-by-step instructions or procedures. Commonly used with time markers such as 'then', 'next', or 'after that' to signal the sequence.
常見錯誤
3. to go in a specific direction, especially when following a planned route or a se
to go in a specific direction, especially when following a planned route or a set of instructions
Layla proceeded along the forest trail until she reached a small bridge over the stream.
proceed + direction phrase indicating route
Kofi was told to proceed to the third floor and wait in Room 302.
Tariq proceeded down the narrow staircase into the dark basement to check the water pipes.
All passengers for Seoul should proceed to Gate 23 where boarding will start shortly.
- go forward
less formal; interchangeable in most contexts
- advance
slightly more formal; often implies purposeful movement
- retreat
suggests moving backward, often in a military or strategic sense
文法句型
proceed + direction/location phrase
用法筆記
Common in official signs, announcements, and travel instructions (e.g. 'proceed to Gate 12'). Less frequent in casual conversation, where 'go' or 'walk' is preferred.
proceeding — noun
1. a formal legal process in which a court or official body examines a dispute, com
a formal legal process in which a court or official body examines a dispute, complaint, or accusation and makes a decision
Romi started legal proceedings against the landlord after he refused to return her deposit.
proceedings (plural) meaning legal action
Faisal attended the court proceedings every week until the judge finally announced the verdict.
The environmental group filed proceedings against the factory for dumping waste into the river.
Adisa hired a lawyer to handle the custody proceedings after the divorce was finalised.
- lawsuit
more specific; refers to a case brought to a court of law by one party against another
- litigation
more abstract; refers to the entire process of taking legal action, not a single case
文法句型
proceedings (plural) against + person/organisation
legal / court / divorce / bankruptcy proceedings
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'proceedings' when referring to legal actions. The singular 'proceeding' is possible but sounds technical and is used mainly in legal documents.
常見錯誤
2. a planned event, ceremony, or connected series of actions that take place accord
a planned event, ceremony, or connected series of actions that take place according to an official or formal schedule
Antonia watched the opening proceedings of the Olympic Games from her hotel room in Paris.
proceedings used for a formal public event
The award ceremony was a formal proceeding that included speeches, music, and a dinner reception.
Mira watched the graduation proceedings from the back row, proud of her younger sister.
The day's proceedings included a welcome speech, three panel discussions, and a networking lunch.
文法句型
proceedings (plural) as an event
用法筆記
The singular 'proceeding' is sometimes used for one specific event or activity, but the plural 'proceedings' is far more common even when referring to a single event considered as a whole.
常見錯誤
3. the official written record of what was said and done during a meeting, conferen
the official written record of what was said and done during a meeting, conference, or formal assembly, typically published after the event
Lara ordered a copy of the proceedings from last year's international education summit in Tokyo.
proceedings (plural) meaning published official record
The proceedings of the royal society include every paper presented at their monthly meetings since 1900.
David searched the proceedings of the 2019 climate conference for data on carbon emissions.
Ryo submitted his research paper for publication in the conference proceedings next spring.
- minutes
specifically refers to the written record of a business or committee meeting, less formal than 'proceedings'
- transcript
a word-for-word written record of everything said; broader in scope
文法句型
proceedings (plural) of + event/organisation
published proceedings
用法筆記
Always plural. Refers to a published collection, not a live event. Commonly found in academic, scientific, and parliamentary contexts where discussions are formally documented.