proceed

verb

1. 1

   To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

   “To proceed on a journey.”

2. 2

   To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.

   “To proceed with a story or argument.”

3. 3

   To come from; to have as its source or origin.

   “Light proceeds from the sun.”

4. 4

   To go on in an orderly or regulated manner; to begin and carry on a series of acts or measures; to act methodically

5. 5

   To be transacted; to take place; to occur.

6. 6

   (of a rule) To be applicable or effective; to be valid.

7. 7

   To begin and carry on a legal process.

8. 8

   To take an academic degree.