Shall we proceed to vs Shall we move on

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to suggest advancing to the next topic or action in a conversation or meeting.

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Shall we proceed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to suggest moving on to the next topic or action.

This phrase is used to propose transitioning to the next part of a conversation, meeting, or activity.

Examples:

Shall we proceed to the next item on the agenda?
Shall we proceed to discuss the budget for next quarter?
Shall we proceed to the next stage of the project?
Shall we proceed to finalize the details?
Shall we proceed to make a decision?

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Shall we proceed to a vote? - No.
Shall we proceed to... No.
Shall we proceed to stage two interrogation?
Shall we proceed to the next phase?
We shall now proceed to the vote.
Now we shall proceed to the same vote on Mr Haarder.
We shall proceed to today's final section: 20 minutes of questions to Commissioner Verheugen.
We shall proceed to the vote.
We shall proceed to the vote on the request made by our colleague for a postponement.
We shall proceed to the next item on the agenda.
If not, we shall proceed to the vote.
We shall now proceed to the election of a Parliamentary Vice-President.
Ladies and gentlemen, we shall now proceed to the vote on the legislative resolution.
We shall now proceed to the vote on the recommendation by Mr Kittelmann.
We shall now proceed to the vote on biosafety.
We shall now proceed to the vote on the draft decision.
Ladies and gentlemen, we shall now proceed to the vote.
We shall now proceed to the signing of the budget.
We shall now proceed to the vote.
We shall now proceed to the vote.

Alternatives:

Shall we move on to
Should we go on to
Can we progress to
May we advance to
Could we transition to

Shall we move on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to suggest advancing to the next topic or action in a conversation or meeting.

This phrase is used to propose transitioning to the next part of a conversation, meeting, or activity.

Examples:

Shall we move on to the next item on the agenda?
Shall we move on to discuss the budget for next quarter?
Shall we move on to the next stage of the project?
Shall we move on to finalize the details?
Shall we move on to make a decision?

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Shall we move on to the Middle East?
Shall we move on to something even more embarrassing?
Shall we move on to spousal support and maintenance?
Speaking of schedules, shall we move on to what's needed for the clinical trial?
Now that roll call is over, shall we move on to business?
Care to lose again, or shall we move on to step two of Elenaless Damon?
Shall we move on?
Shall we move on to the Middle East?
Shall we move on?
Shall we move on?
Shall we move on, sir?
Shall we move on to accessories?
Now. Shall we move on?
Shall we move on somewhere else?
Shall we move on to the micu?
Please reply as you feel appropriate and we shall move on to another question.
We have taken the initiative and we shall move on.
We shall now move on to chapter B1-400 which requires a majority of 314 votes.
We shall now move on to the general debate.
We shall now move on to the order of business for Thursday.

Alternatives:

Shall we proceed to
Should we go on to
Can we progress to
May we advance to
Could we transition to

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