ongoing

[on-goh-ing, awn-]

adjective

1. continuing without termination or interruption.

   ongoing research projects.

   Synonyms: unbroken, uninterrupted, proceeding

ongoing

/ ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. actually in progress

   ongoing projects

2. continually moving forward; developing

3. remaining in existence; continuing

Word History and Origins

Origin of ongoing¹

First recorded in 1855–60; on + going, after the verb phrase go on

Example Sentences

The ongoing water shortage on the Colorado River, where reservoirs are approaching critically low levels, is expected to force additional reductions in water use in the Southwest in the coming years.

From Los Angeles Times

I recently spoke with Stokes to better understand the ongoing collapse of American democracy and how this reflects a much larger global dynamic.

From Salon

And for many Chinese viewers, the ongoing controversy surrounding Tempest has given them another reason to steer away from K-content.

From BBC

Eduardo Bolsonaro, who resides in the US, claimed he received news of the charges through the press, and the timing of the announcement highlighted his "ongoing political persecution".

From BBC

“While the FBI has confirmed that antifa and other extremists are subjects of ongoing domestic terrorism investigations, it declines to designate any organization a “‘domestic terrorist organization,” a 2020 congressional report said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• continuing www.thesaurus.com
• current 
• growing 
• open-ended 
• successful 

When To Use

What does ongoing mean?

Ongoing means continuing without interruption or a scheduled end. Something that’s described as ongoing has been happening for a while and is expected to continue to happen.Ongoing is an adjective that’s used to describe situations and actions. Similar terms are continuing and in progress.Example: I’m so tired of this ongoing argument with Kathy—no matter what I do, it just never stops.