cruise vs proceed

cruise

verb
  • To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom. 

  • To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency. 

  • To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll. 

  • To sail about, especially for pleasure. 

  • To take part in a cruise (car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group). 

  • To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months). 

  • To win easily and convincingly. 

  • To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield. 

noun
  • Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases. 

  • A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. 

  • A car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group. See Cruising (driving). 

  • A small cup; cruse. 

  • A period spent in the Marine Corps. 

proceed

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

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

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

  • To take an academic degree. 

  • To be applicable or effective; to be valid. 

  • To be transacted; to take place; to occur. 

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

  • To begin and carry on a legal process. 

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