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The investigation is ongoing

🇬🇧 UK //ˈəʊnˌɡəʊɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈoʊnˌɡoʊɪŋ//

Meaning of The investigation is ongoing

The inquiry or investigation continues without interruption.

In simple words: The inquiry is still happening.

The investigation is ongoing in a sentence

• The investigation is ongoing, and we expect updates soon.
• Law enforcement officials stated that the investigation is ongoing.
• The investigation into the financial irregularities is ongoing, revealing new evidence daily.
• Despite challenges, the investigation is ongoing and determined to find the truth.
• As the investigation is ongoing, many questions remain unanswered.

How to use The investigation is ongoing

Use when discussing processes that are not yet completed. It is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'on-going' like a train that's still moving and not stopping.

Related words

Collocations with The investigation is ongoing

• ongoing investigation
• ongoing process
• ongoing research
• ongoing support
• ongoing debate

Synonyms for The investigation is ongoing

• continuing
• progressing
• in progress
• unfolding
• active

Common mistakes with The investigation is ongoing

• Confusing 'ongoing' with 'on-going' (the latter is less common)
• Using 'ongoing' in very formal documents where more complex language is preferred
• Mispronouncing 'ongoing' as two separate words

Frequently asked questions about The investigation is ongoing

What does The investigation is ongoing mean?

The inquiry is still happening.

What is the definition of The investigation is ongoing?

The inquiry or investigation continues without interruption.

How do you use The investigation is ongoing in a sentence?

The investigation is ongoing, and we expect updates soon.

Can you give another example of The investigation is ongoing?

Law enforcement officials stated that the investigation is ongoing.

What are synonyms for The investigation is ongoing?

Common alternatives include continuing, progressing, in progress, unfolding, active.

What words go with The investigation is ongoing?

It commonly pairs with ongoing investigation, ongoing process, ongoing research, ongoing support, ongoing debate.

What are common mistakes when using The investigation is ongoing?

Confusing 'ongoing' with 'on-going' (the latter is less common) Using 'ongoing' in very formal documents where more complex language is preferred Mispronouncing 'ongoing' as two separate words

How do you pronounce The investigation is ongoing?

US: //ˈoʊnˌɡoʊɪŋ//, UK: //ˈəʊnˌɡəʊɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The investigation is ongoing?

Use when discussing processes that are not yet completed. It is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts.