Meanings
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1
adj
Still happening or continuing; in progress.
There was an ongoing economic crisis in the country.
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2
adj
Continuing over a long period rather than ending soon.
Maintaining the bridges is an ongoing programme.
Thesaurus
Word family
Forms
ongoings
Derived forms
ongoinglyongoingness
Etymology
From on + going, related to the phrasal verb go on.