noun
going
GOH-ihng
noun
1
The act of leaving; a departure.
"Her sudden going left the office in chaos."
2
The condition of the ground for walking, riding, or racing on.
"The going was heavy after days of rain, slowing every horse in the race."
"Hikers should expect rough going on the last stretch of the trail."
3
Progress in general, especially how easy or difficult something is proving to be.
"It was slow going trying to fix the old engine."
adj
1
Currently operating, available, or continuing successfully.
"They bought the shop as a going concern with existing staff and customers."
"What's the going rate for a freelance translator these days?"
How to Use Going
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of leaving, how conditions are for moving/progressing, or (as an adjective) currently active or available.
Common pairings
tough going
the going rate
a going concern
slow going
Word Forms
goings plural, Goings plural
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Etymology
The -ing form of "go," used as a noun and adjective since Old English times.