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ongoing

/ˈɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/

Describes something that is continuing to happen or develop.

ruОписывает что-то, что продолжает происходить или развиваться.esDescribe algo que sigue ocurriendo o desarrollándose sin interrupción, o que está en curso.frDécrit quelque chose qui continue de se produire ou de se développer.deBeschreibt etwas, das weiterhin geschieht oder sich weiterentwickelt; noch nicht abgeschlossen oder beendet.ptDescreve algo que continua acontecendo ou se desenvolvendo; que está em curso ou em andamento.zh形容某事仍在进行、持续发生或不断发展。arيصف شيئًا ما زال يحدث أو يتطور ولم ينتهِ بعد، ويستمر على نحو متواصل.

  1. Continuing or in progress B2 formal

    Something that is still happening or developing; not finished.

    • The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
    • There is an ongoing debate about climate change.
    • The company is managing ongoing projects across multiple countries.

    ruТекущийesen cursofren cours, continudeLaufendptEm andamentozh持续的arمستمر

    Synonyms: continuingcurrentdevelopingproceedingunfinishedunresolved

    Antonyms: closedcompletedconcludedendedfinishedterminated

  2. Continuous or persistent B2 formal

    Existing or happening without interruption over a period of time.

    • The ongoing support from the community has been invaluable.
    • She receives ongoing training to improve her skills.
    • The ongoing conflict in the region has lasted for years.

    ruПостоянныйescontinuo, en cursofrcontinudeAndauerndptContínuozh持续的arمستمر

    Synonyms: continuingcontinuousenduringincessantpersistentproceedingunbrokenunceasinguninterrupted

    Antonyms: completeddiscontinuedendedfinishedintermittentoccasionalsporadic

  • more ongoing comparative form
  • most ongoing superlative form