proceeding
/prəˈsiːd/ (bre, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /proʊˈsiːd/ (ame, ipa) · /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [prəsˈidɪŋ] /prō-ˈsē-diŋ prə-/ (ame, mw)
proceeding — verb
- proceedingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- proceedings3rd person singular
- proceedinging-ing form
- proceedingedpast simple
1. to start or continue with a plan or action that was already decided, especially
to start or continue with a plan or action that was already decided, especially after a pause, delay, or interruption
The construction work proceeded as planned after the city approved the permits.
proceed + as planned (as scheduled)
Joon decided to proceed with the job application despite her worries about the move.
proceed with [plan/action]
Before we proceed any further, let me check the latest budget report.
Stephanie waited for the rain to stop before proceeding with the outdoor ceremony.
The committee agreed to proceed with the new safety measures immediately.
文法句型
proceed + with + noun
proceed + to infinitive
proceed + adverb
用法筆記
Common in formal or professional contexts. When the subject is a group or institution (committee, board, government), the sense often implies official approval has been given.
常見錯誤
2. to do something next, as the following step after completing an earlier action
to do something next, as the following step after completing an earlier action
After introducing herself, Noa proceeded to explain the main goals of the project.
proceeded to [infinitive: next action]
Jabari finished washing the dishes and then proceeded to prepare lunch for the children.
The teacher proceeded to hand out the exam papers once all the students were seated.
Having checked the patient's temperature, the nurse proceeded to measure her blood pressure.
- go on to
slightly less formal; common in both speech and writing
- continue by
emphasises lack of interruption between the two steps
文法句型
proceed + to infinitive
用法筆記
Always followed by a 'to'-infinitive. The second action is a natural or expected next step in a sequence, not a surprising or unrelated one.
常見錯誤
3. to go steadily onward towards a place or along a route, often as part of a plann
to go steadily onward towards a place or along a route, often as part of a planned journey
The hikers proceeded along the mountain trail as the sun began to rise.
proceed + along [route]
Passengers on the ferry were told to proceed to the upper deck for boarding.
Sivan proceeded cautiously down the narrow hallway toward the emergency exit.
The driver proceeded through the intersection once the traffic light turned green.
文法句型
proceed + along/toward/through/down + noun
用法筆記
More formal than 'go' or 'walk'. Often used in official instructions, travel announcements, or written directions.
常見錯誤
proceeding — noun
1. a formal legal process in which a court examines a dispute or complaint and make
a formal legal process in which a court examines a dispute or complaint and makes a decision
The bankruptcy proceedings against the company lasted more than six months.
proceedings against [entity]
Amihan's lawyer filed the necessary documents to begin divorce proceedings.
divorce proceedings / begin proceedings
The judge ordered a halt to the proceedings until the new witness could be heard.
Criminal proceedings were initiated after the authorities completed their full investigation.
The court proceedings were open to the public and reported by the local news.
- litigation
more formal; describes the entire process of taking a dispute to court
- lawsuit
a specific claim or case brought to court by one party against another
- trial
the actual court hearing where evidence is presented, not the whole legal process
文法句型
(plural) proceedings + against + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'proceedings', even when referring to a single legal case. 'Proceeding' (singular) is rare in this sense. Common collocates: 'legal', 'court', 'divorce', 'bankruptcy', 'criminal'.
常見錯誤
2. a connected series of events, activities, or actions that take place, especially
a connected series of events, activities, or actions that take place, especially in a formal or organised setting
The entire proceedings of the conference were broadcast live on local television.
proceedings of [event: conference]
Lucía watched the strange proceedings from her window, curious about the commotion outside.
The day's proceedings included keynote speeches, panel discussions, and a networking dinner.
Defne recorded the proceedings of the town hall meeting for residents who could not attend.
- events
more general; less formal and less structured
- activities
focuses on the actions rather than the overall sequence
- happenings
informal; suggests casual or unplanned occurrences
文法句型
the proceedings of + noun
用法筆記
Always plural in this sense. Refers to the events as they unfold, not to a written record of them. Compare with sense 3 (OFFICIAL RECORD), which is the written report after the fact.
常見錯誤
3. the official written record of everything that was said and done during a formal
the official written record of everything that was said and done during a formal meeting, conference, or academic gathering
The secretary prepared the proceedings of the board meeting for all members to review.
proceedings of [meeting] (record)
All questions and responses were carefully documented in the official proceedings.
The proceedings of the academic symposium were published as a book the following spring.
Researchers can access the proceedings of past conferences through the university library website.
- minutes
specifically the official written record of a meeting's discussions and decisions
- transcript
a verbatim written copy of everything said, not summarised
- records
more general; can include many types of documentation
文法句型
the proceedings of + meeting/noun
published proceedings
用法筆記
Always plural. This is a published or archived document — distinct from sense 2 (SERIES OF EVENTS), which refers to the live event itself, not the written record of it.