In plain English
This means moving from choosing products to the stage where the order is finalized. It marks the beginning of the online buying process for the items already selected.
In context
Here, it means starting the purchase-completion process for the items currently selected in the cart.
- Situation
- Using carts, promotions, checkout, delivery choices, and order confirmation
- What it communicates
- starts the checkout flow from the cart
Meaning limits
The term itself only indicates the beginning of that process, not that the purchase has already been completed.
Examples
“She proceeded to checkout with the books in her cart but stopped before placing the order.”
“After removing the extra mug from the cart, the customer proceeds to checkout.”