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ongoing

US /ˈɑnˌɡoʊɪŋ/

adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

currently happening

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The ongoing construction work may cause some noise during business hours.

Synonyms

  • continuouscontinuing in time or space without interruption; - James Jeans
  • in progresshaving a meaning similar to ongoing
  • underwaycurrently in progress

Collocations

  • Easy ongoing project
    describing ongoing project (currently happening)
  • Medium ongoing discussion
    describing ongoing discussion (currently happening)
  • Hard ongoing investigation
    describing ongoing investigation (currently happening)
  • Very Hard ongoing commitment to excellence
    describing ongoing commitment to excellence (currently happening)

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