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going on

happening; occurring. What is going on here? Something is going on in the center of town. Can you hear the sirens?

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going on

Also, going on for. Approaching, especially an age or time. For example, She's twelve, going on thirteen, or It's going on for midnight. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see go on.

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going on

Approaching: The child is six, going on seven years of age.

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