1. to move forward or continue at a very fast, hectic, or hurried speed with urgency and intensity
The construction project proceeded at a frantic pace to meet the deadline.
O projeto de construção prosseguiu em ritmo frenético para cumprir o prazo.
2. to advance quickly with nervous energy or panic
After the announcement, the evacuation proceeded at a frantic pace.
Após o anúncio, a evacuação prosseguiu em ritmo frenético.