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To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction

head

verb

to go in a particular direction

go

verb

to continue from one place or time to another

progress

verb

to continue to develop or move forward

carry on

to continue going in the same direction

flow

verb

if a line of people or vehicles flows, it moves steadily without stopping

walk on

to continue walking in your intended direction

nose

verb

if a vehicle noses forward, it moves forward slowly and carefully

pass

verb

to move in a particular direction or to a particular place or position

press

verb

to move as a group by pushing together in a particular direction

forge ahead

to move forwards in a strong steady way

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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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