In progress Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɹɑˌɡɹɛs/, /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/, /pɹoʊˈɡɹɛs
in PROH-gres
ˈɪn/ /ˈpɹɒɡɹɛs
in PROG-res
Definition
Something that is currently happening, being done, or not yet finished.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, especially for projects, events, or repairs ('work in progress', 'under construction'). Often written on signs or updates to indicate something isn't finished yet.
Spanish: en curso - en procesoPortuguese (BR): em andamento - em progressoPortuguese (PT): em curso - em progressoChinese (Simplified): 进行中Chinese (Traditional): 進行中Hindi: प्रगति परArabic: قيد التنفيذ - جارٍBengali: চলছে - প্রক্রিয়াধীনRussian: в процессеJapanese: 進行中Vietnamese: đang tiến hànhKorean: 진행 중Turkish: devam ediyor - yapım aşamasındaUrdu: زیر عملIndonesian: sedang berlangsung
Example Sentences
The construction of the new library is in progress.
basic
Please do not enter; cleaning is in progress.
basic
The application review is in progress.
basic
Sorry, the feature you requested is still in progress and will be ready soon.
natural
Renovations are in progress, so expect some delays.
natural
There's a big project in progress at work that everyone's talking about.
natural