Guide 70 / 200 6 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “go”
Five verbs for leaving or moving on.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Go" is underspecified. Formal writing chooses between departing (leaving a place), proceeding (moving to the next step), and travelling (going a distance).
ii · The swaps6 ways
- 01Proceed formal
continue to the next step
Proceed to the next agenda item.
- 02Depart formal
leave a place
Depart from the venue by 6 p.m.
- 03Leave neutral
most general
Leave the building via the south door.
- 04Travel neutral
go a distance
Travel to Chennai for the conference.
- 05Head neutral
informal-ish direction
Head to the boardroom in five.
- 06Adjourn formal
of a meeting — formal close
The meeting adjourned at noon.