adj

ongoing

on-GOH-ihng

adj

Currently happening or still in progress; not yet finished.

"The investigation into the fire is still ongoing."

"She has an ongoing dispute with her landlord over the deposit."

How to Use Ongoing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that is still happening right now, rather than finished or yet to start.

Common pairings

an ongoing investigation ongoing support an ongoing process ongoing negotiations

ongoings plural

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The investigation into the fire is still _____.

Built from on + going, from the older phrasal verb "go on" (to continue).

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