ongoing

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒngәuiŋ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Currently happening or continuing; still in progress.

持续进行的;不间断的

n.

Something that is currently happening or taking place.

正在进行的事情

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
onother
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goother
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ingcontinuous / action of
=ongoing

Common Collocations

  • 1.ongoing project进行中的项目
  • 2.ongoing investigation正在进行的调查
  • 3.ongoing discussion持续的讨论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ongoing investigation has revealed several important details about the crime.

  • 2.

    There is ongoing discussion about how to improve employee satisfaction.

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