Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ongoing-investigation

noun

/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

An ongoing investigation is a continuous examination of a case or situation that has not yet been resolved or concluded.

Examples

The police announced that the ongoing investigation would take several weeks to complete.
Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details can be released at this time.
The journalist reported on the ongoing investigation into the company’s financial practices.

Meaning

It refers to an investigative process that is currently active and being conducted, often involving law enforcement or research into a particular matter.