ongoing

adjective

on·​go·​ing ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ 

ˈän-,

-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ

1

a

: being actually in process

ongoing research

b

: continuing

The investigation is ongoing.

2

: continuously moving forward : growing

the long ongoing history of medicine

ongoingness

ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ-nəs 

ˈän-

-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ-

noun

Synonyms

• afoot
• proceeding

Examples of ongoing in a Sentence

the ongoing events at the school

ongoing efforts to find a cure for the disease

There is an ongoing debate over the issue.

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Cai said there are signs that the market is starting to recover this year for US studio titles, with Alien: Romulus grossing $110M, much higher than expected, and the ongoing re-releases of all the Harry Potter franchise films. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024

With the war for skills and talent still ongoing, the C-suite increasingly wants to know how policies and processes drive these metrics. —Jamie Aitken, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

The focus now shifts to how to keep awareness on the area and the ongoing need as the recovery will take years. —Melinda Newman, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024

As police have stated, this is a very complex matter and the investigation is ongoing. —David Chiu, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

ongoing

adjective

on·​go·​ing ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ 

ˈän-

: being in progress or movement