ongoing
word
/ˈɑnˌɡoʊɪŋ/
/ˈɒŋɡəʊɪŋ/
Definition
Something that is still happening or continuing at the present time.
Usage & Nuances
'Ongoing' is mostly used in formal or professional contexts (projects, investigations, discussions). Common phrases: 'ongoing project', 'ongoing investigation'. It suggests something active and in progress, not finished.
Spanish: en curso - continuoPortuguese (BR): em andamento - contínuoPortuguese (PT): em curso - contínuoChinese (Simplified): 正在进行的 - 持续的Chinese (Traditional): 正在進行的 - 持續的Hindi: चल रहा - जारीArabic: مستمر - جاريBengali: চলমান - অব্যাহতRussian: продолжающийся - текущийJapanese: 進行中の - 継続的なVietnamese: đang diễn ra - liên tụcKorean: 진행 중인 - 계속되는Turkish: devam eden - süregelenUrdu: جاری - مسلسلIndonesian: sedang berlangsung - berkelanjutan
Example Sentences
The meeting is ongoing.
basic
There is an ongoing investigation.
basic
His recovery is ongoing.
basic
The construction has been ongoing for months now.
natural
There are ongoing changes in the company’s policies.
natural
Let me know if there are any ongoing issues with your account.
natural