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

She said: "Investigations are ongoing, and a police presence remains in the area for reassurance purposes."

From BBC

The latest update from the force on 26 December at 13:00 GMT was police inquiries were ongoing.

From BBC

At the same time, the medications could potentially cause lasting harm if they are used to compensate for ongoing sleep deficits.

From Science Daily

The ongoing assaults highlighted the gap between the diplomatic narrative and the realities on the ground, underscoring that a cease-fire or concrete halt in hostilities remained far from agreed.

From Salon

I know that I need financial advice, but I am unsure whether I should seek one-time guidance and self-manage my retirement funds, or pay an adviser an ongoing management fee.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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