ongoing

[on-goh-ing, awn-]

adjective

1. continuing without termination or interruption.

   ongoing research projects.

   Synonyms: unbroken, uninterrupted, proceeding

ongoing

/ ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. actually in progress

   ongoing projects

2. continually moving forward; developing

3. remaining in existence; continuing

Word History and Origins

Origin of ongoing¹

First recorded in 1855–60; on + going, after the verb phrase go on

Example Sentences

It also cited broader evidence of alleged war crimes by both the RSF and the regular army, however both sides have previously denied any wrongdoing in the country's ongoing civil war.

From BBC

There’s a new battleground in the ongoing internal Democratic Party conflict between the progressive left and the party’s pro-Israel mainstream.

From Salon

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has also severely hampered rescue efforts, according to another aid organisation, World Vision.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Counter Terrorism Policing North East said searches were ongoing at a "number of properties", but there was not believed to be "any imminent threat to the public in the UK".

From BBC

I must also consider the significant toll that the ongoing pressure of the media is taking on my family.

From BBC

Related Words

• continuing www.thesaurus.com
• current 
• growing 
• open-ended 
• successful 

When To Use

What does ongoing mean?

Ongoing means continuing without interruption or a scheduled end. Something that’s described as ongoing has been happening for a while and is expected to continue to happen.Ongoing is an adjective that’s used to describe situations and actions. Similar terms are continuing and in progress.Example: I’m so tired of this ongoing argument with Kathy—no matter what I do, it just never stops.