ongoing
verb
🇬🇧 UK
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🇺🇸 US
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Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue.
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Meaning 2 · noun
Something that is going on; a happening.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Continuing, permanent, lasting.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Presently or currently happening; being in progress.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “ongoing” when they mean: to be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “ongoing” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “ongoing” in professional communication.”
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