proceeding

Definitions

A course of action or a particular step taken in a process.

A legal action or lawsuit initiated in a court of law.

The record or report of the business conducted at a meeting or conference.

Examples

The legal proceeding lasted for several months before a verdict was reached.

We are currently proceeding with the next phase of the construction project.

The chairman interrupted the proceeding to address a concern from the audience.

Synonyms

advancement progression operation transaction undertaking action process

Antonyms

stagnation cessation stoppage halt inaction retreat reversal