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proceed chaotically

[prəˈsiːd keɪˈɒtɪkli]
verb phrase
proceder caoticamente
1. to move forward or advance in a disorderly, confused, or unorganized manner without clear direction or plan
The project proceeded chaotically without proper management or oversight.
O projeto procedeu caoticamente sem gerenciamento ou supervisão adequada.
2. to continue or go on in a haphazard or turbulent way marked by disorder and confusion
After the announcement, the meeting proceeded chaotically as everyone spoke at once.
Após o anúncio, a reunião procedeu caoticamente enquanto todos falavam ao mesmo tempo.
Synonyms
proceed disorderlyadvance haphazardlyprogress confusedlymove erraticallycontinue tumultuously
Antonyms
proceed methodicallyadvance systematicallyprogress orderlymove deliberatelycontinue smoothly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proceder caoticamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
proceder desorganizado
often simplified in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
ir caoticamente
more informal alternative
Portugal
proceder caoticamente
formal standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
in a state of disarray
without rhyme or reason
every which way but loose
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