proceed in formation

[prə-ˈsēd in fȯr-ˈmā-shən]
verb phrase
avançar em formação
1. to move forward or advance as an organized group maintaining a specific spatial arrangement or order
The military troops proceeded in formation down the main street during the parade.
As tropas militares avançaram em formação pela rua principal durante o desfile.
2. to move in an orderly and coordinated manner with others, typically in a line or structured pattern
The students proceeded in formation from the gymnasium to the auditorium.
Os alunos avançaram em formação do ginásio para o auditório.
3. to advance together as a unified body while maintaining disciplined arrangement
The marching band proceeded in formation across the football field.
A banda marcial avançou em formação através do campo de futebol.
This phrase is commonly used in military contexts, school events, parades, and organized ceremonies in both the United States and Brazil. It emphasizes discipline, order, and unity. In Brazilian culture, military parades and civic ceremonies frequently employ this concept. In the USA, it's particularly prevalent in military traditions, marching band competitions, and formal processions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
march in formationadvance in linemove in orderprogress as a unitfile forward
Antonyms / Antônimos
scatterdispersebreak rankseparatedisband

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar em formação
standard military and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
andar em formação
informal variant commonly used
São Paulo
prosseguir em formação
more formal legal and military context
Portugal
avançar em formação
identical to Brazilian standard Portuguese

Related Words

formationranksfilecolumnorderlydisciplined movementmarchingprocession

Related Idioms & Phrases

break formation
maintain formation
form ranks
stand in line
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