going

/ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Currently available or in operation.
    • The going price for that car is around $20,000.
    • What is the going rate for a babysitter?
    • He asked about the going salary for the job.
noun
  1. The condition of a path, road, or surface for travel.
    • The going is much easier on paved roads.
    • The going was rough on the muddy trail.
    • We had slow going through the heavy traffic.
  2. Progress or speed of movement.
    • We made good going on the highway.
    • The going was good, and we finished early.
    • The slow going frustrated the hikers.
verb
  1. To move or travel from one place to another.
    • I am going to the store to buy milk.
    • They are going to the park for a picnic.
    • She is going to school by bus every day.
  2. To leave or depart.
    • The train is going in five minutes.
    • He said goodbye and went.
    • It's late, so I'm going now.
  3. To function or operate (of a machine or device).
    • The fan is going, so the room is cool.
    • The clock is still going after all these years.
    • My car is not going well this morning.
  4. To be in the process of doing something (used with a verb in the -ing form).
    • She is going to learn how to play guitar.
    • We are going to watch a movie tonight.
    • They are going to visit their grandparents next week.
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