noun The act of leaving; a departure.
- Her sudden going left the office in chaos.
- Nobody was sad at the manager's going, because the team had struggled under him.
- We were all sorry to hear about your going, and we will miss you.
noun The condition of the ground for walking, riding, or racing on.
- The going was heavy after days of rain, slowing every horse in the race.
- Hikers should expect rough going on the last stretch of the trail.
- The going on the moor was soft and muddy, so we walked slowly.
noun Progress in general, especially how easy or difficult something is proving to be.
- It was slow going trying to fix the old engine.
- Revising for the exam was hard going, but she kept at it every evening.
- Once we had the right tools, the going got much easier.
adj Currently operating, available, or continuing successfully.
- Is the old photocopier still going, or has it finally broken down?
- They bought the shop as a going concern with existing staff and customers.
- What's the going rate for a freelance translator these days?
