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ongoing

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/ˈɒnˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/ · on-go-ing

continuing; currently in progress.

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Meanings

adjectiveformal

continuing; currently in progress.

جاری; جس کا عمل جاری ہے.

جاری

jaari

Synonyms

continuing progressing pendingچلتا ہواتازہجاری

Antonyms

finished completed concludedختممکملنمائش

Common Collocations

ongoing project
ongoing discussion
ongoing research

Example Sentences

The ongoing project is expected to be completed by next year.

جاری منصوبہ اگلے سال مکمل ہونے کی توقع کی جا رہی ہے۔

Jaari mansooba aglay saal mukammal honay ki tawakku ki ja rahi hai.

Ongoing discussions will shape the future of our organization.

جاری گفتگو ہمارے ادارے کے مستقبل کو شکل دے گی۔

Jaari guftagu hamaray idaray ke mustaqbil ko shakal day gi.

She is involved in several ongoing research initiatives.

وہ کئی جاری تحقیقی منصوبوں میں شامل ہے۔

Woh kai jaari tahqiqaati mansoobon mein shaamil hai.

Easily Confused With

ongoing vs. ongoingness:Ongoing refers to processes that are currently taking place, while ongoingness refers to the state of being continuous.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ongoing' as 'on-the-go', indicating something that is actively progressing.

Imagine a train that's constantly moving forward, representing something ongoing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "on + going" — the act of progressing in a direction

First known use: 20th century

The term 'ongoing' combines the preposition 'on' with 'going', which relates to movement or progression. It suggests that something is continuously in progress.