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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The investigation into the incident by Hollywood Division detectives is ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times
But with ongoing uncertainty over Canada's trade future with the US – its largest customer – the country now finds itself seeking to repair strained relations to protect its economy.
From BBC
“Even if wages have technically kept pace on paper, the feeling of falling behind has become the norm, and that ongoing pressure weighs heavily on confidence about the future.”
From MarketWatch
South East Water reported multiple "ongoing interruptions" across its network, though the number and location continually changed throughout Tuesday.
From BBC
He said contacts are ongoing with authorities to ensure permits cover all days of the week.
From Barron's
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