ongoing

American  

[on-goh-ing, awn-] / ˈɒnˌgoʊ ɪŋ, ˈɔn- /

adjective

1. continuing without termination or interruption.

   ongoing research projects.

   Synonyms:

   unbroken, uninterrupted, proceeding

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ongoing British  

/ ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. actually in progress

   ongoing projects

2. continually moving forward; developing

3. remaining in existence; continuing

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Usage

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.

Etymology

Origin of ongoing

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

Example Sentences

"The IDF is operating to visually mark the Yellow Line in accordance with the conditions on the ground and the ongoing operational situational assessment," they added.

From BBC

A review into maternity care is ongoing, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting saying "systemic failures causing preventable tragedies cannot be ignored".

From BBC

Talks remain ongoing and it is possible a deal won’t materialize, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"As the matter is the subject of an ongoing internal investigation it would be inappropriate to comment further."

From BBC

On Wednesday, Hengaw cited them as saying Soltani's execution had been "postponed" but warned that "serious and ongoing concerns" regarding his life remained.

From BBC

Related Words

• continuing
• current
• growing
• open-ended
• successful