To continue or move forward with an action, especially after a condition has been met.
“If your application is complete, you may proceed directly to the payment counter.”
“Once the deposit is confirmed, staff will proceed with booking the venue.”
Flowcharts in this task often use 'proceed' to show the next step once a requirement is satisfied, such as 'if approved, proceed to Step 3.' This word signals the logical sequence of a diagram, so pay close attention to what condition must be true before you can proceed.
Synonyms: continue, move forward, advance