vi.

1. 繼續進行；繼續做（或講）下去[（+to/with）]
   The old man took a drink from his cup and proceeded with his story.

   老人拿起杯子喝了一口，繼續講他的故事。

2. 開始，著手，出發[+to-v]
   After everyone was seated the chairman proceeded to announce his plan.

   大家就坐後，主席開始宣布他的計畫。

3. 進行，開展
   The project is proceeding as planned.

   工程正在按計畫進行。

4. 發出，出自[（+from）]
   The whole trouble proceeded from a misunderstanding.

   整個麻煩起於誤會。

5. （沿特定路線）行進[Q]
   He got off the bus and proceeded home on foot.

   他下了汽車，步行回家。

6. 起訴[（+against）]
   The district attorney proceeded against the defaulting debtor.

   地方檢查官起訴不履行債務的債務人。

v.

1. begin a course of action.
   ▸go on to do something.
   ▸(of an action) carry on or continue.
2. move forward.
3. Law  start a lawsuit against someone.
4. (proceed from) originate from.