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proceed straightforwardly

[prəˈsiːd ˈstreɪtˈfɔrwərdli]
verb phrase
proceder de forma direta
1. to advance or continue in a direct, honest, and uncomplicated manner without deception or evasion
The investigation will proceed straightforwardly without any political interference.
A investigação prosseguirá de forma direta sem qualquer interferência política.
2. to move forward in a simple and efficient way
Let's proceed straightforwardly with the plan.
Vamos prosseguir diretamente com o plano.
Synonyms
proceed directlymove forward plainlyadvance honestlycontinue frankly
Antonyms
proceed indirectlyproceed deviouslyproceed evasivelybeat around the bush

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proceder de forma direta
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
seguir em frente de forma reta
common in business and formal settings
Portugal
proceder de modo direto
preferred in formal Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go straight
cut to the chase
no beating around the bush
call a spade a spade
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