ongoing
Americanadjective
adjective
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actually in progress
ongoing projects
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continually moving forward; developing
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remaining in existence; continuing
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
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Analysts expect a slowed but ongoing decline of oil, in line with the intentions of the state.
From Los Angeles Times
“Security is heightened more than years past not just because of ongoing events but because of the past few years,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s been an ongoing conversation of late as to what the role of politics should be at film festivals.
From Los Angeles Times
Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Nanos declined to elaborate on the suspected motive, as he said it could compromise the integrity of the ongoing investigation to do so.
From BBC
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