προχωρώ
Lemma: προχωρώ
Translation: to advance; to proceed; to move forward; to progress; to go ahead (verb)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek προχωρέω (prokhoréo), composed of πρό (pro, 'before, forward') + χωρέω (khoréo, 'to go, move'). The prefix πρό is cognate with English 'pro-' and 'fore-', while χωρέω relates to 'choreography' (originally meaning 'dance movement'). This etymology reveals the word's core meaning of 'moving forward in space' which extends metaphorically to 'advancing in progress or development'.
Example Usage
Το έργο προχωρεί με αργούς ρυθμούς.
The project is advancing at a slow pace.
Προχωράμε με το σχέδιο παρά τις δυσκολίες.
We are proceeding with the plan despite the difficulties.
Η σχέση τους προχώρησε γρήγορα.
Their relationship progressed quickly.
Προχώρα μπροστά και θα με βρεις στη γωνία.
Go ahead and you'll find me at the corner.
Η δουλειά προχωράει καλά.
The work is progressing well.
Προχώρησε μπροστά και θα δεις το κτίριο.
Move forward and you will see the building.
Πρέπει να προχωρήσουμε με το σχέδιο.
We need to proceed with the plan.
Προχωρώ στο επόμενο βήμα του σχεδίου.
I proceed to the next step of the plan.
Το έργο προχωρά καλά.
The project is progressing well.
Προχώρησε μπροστά στην ουρά.
He moved forward in the queue.
Mnemonics
- Think 'pro-' (forward) + 'choreography' (movement) = moving forward
- Remember 'proceed' in English has similar meaning and starts with 'pro-'
Synonyms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in both literal contexts (physical movement) and figurative contexts (project advancement, personal development). Frequently appears in business, academic, and everyday conversation when discussing progress or moving plans forward.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: προσχωρώ means 'to join' or 'to accede to' (like joining a group or agreement), while προχωρώ means 'to advance' or 'move forward'
Confused word:
Προσχωρώ στη συμφωνία.
I'm joining the agreement.
Notes: Both share the root χωρώ but the prefixes πρό- (forward) vs προς- (towards) create completely different meanings
Mnemonic: προχωρώ = PROgress forward, προσχωρώ = join a gROup (προς = towards)