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

"As this is a live investigation, please refrain from speculating online as this could prejudice the ongoing case."

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"It is offered as a strong framework for ongoing negotiations. It is based on input from the Russian side. But it is also based on previous and ongoing input from Ukraine," he said Saturday.

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Ultimately, the company expects to offset its ongoing tariff costs, including by raising prices and renegotiating with suppliers.

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District Judge Eumi K. Lee on Friday issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the San Francisco AI giant from using names that are part of an ongoing trademark dispute.

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However, she said there is a lot of good work ongoing to address issues in healthcare settings.

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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.