going
/ˈɡəʊɪŋ//ˈɡoʊɪŋ/verb
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To move:
Synonyms:crossdrawdriftfaremovetreadwendAntonyms:freezehaltremainstand stillstaystop(chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
Example: The engine just won't go anymore.
Synonyms:functionoperateworkTo start; to begin (an action or process).
Example: Get ready, get set, go!
To take a turn, especially in a game.
Example: It’s your turn; go.
Synonyms:make one's movemovetake one’s turn
noun
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A departure.
Example: Thy going is not lonely, with thee goes thy Husband
The suitability of ground for riding, walking etc.
Example: The going was very difficult over the ice.
Progress.
Example: We made good going for a while, but then we came to the price.
Conditions for advancing in any way.
Example: Not only were the streets not paved with gold, but the going was difficult for an immigrant.
adjective
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Likely to continue; viable.
Example: He didn't want to make an unsecured loan to the business because it didn't look like a going concern.
Current, prevailing.
Example: The going rate for manual snow-shoveling is $25 an hour.
(especially after a noun phrase with a superlative) Available.
Example: He has the easiest job going.