ongoing /ɒnˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Continuing, permanent, lasting."Major refurbishments will be made over the next ten years. We have nine wooden viaducts along the line - it's an ongoing programme," he says. — 2020 •Presently or currently happening; being in progress. noun1 •Something that is going on; a happening. formsongoings