ongoing
English meaning: Ongoing
Definition
To be ongoing (occurring, happening); to last, proceed or continue.
Example
“The police said the investigation was still ongoing.”
Another example: “The company provides ongoing support to all its new customers.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; an adjective (and present participle) meaning still happening or continuing. Common in news, business and project contexts ('an ongoing investigation', 'ongoing support'). Usually placed before the noun.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'on' + 'going' (present participle of 'go'); the adjectival use is recorded from the 19th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- ongoing investigation
- ongoing support
- ongoing process
- ongoing dispute
- ongoing basis
- ongoing concern
Word Forms
ongoing (adj); go on (v)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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