Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Proceed

Withdraw

The correct answer is option 2. Withdraw.

"Proceed" means to continue or move forward, often with a plan or course of action.

"Withdraw," on the other hand, means to remove or retreat, to pull back or cease involvement.

In the context of actions, "proceed" implies moving forward, while "withdraw" implies moving backward or stopping.

Therefore, "withdraw" is the opposite of "proceed" because it signifies the action of retracting or pulling away, contrasting with the forward movement implied by "proceed."