Definition

Referring to something that is entering or going in, often used to describe data or a group that is coming into a place or system.

Example

The ingoing team was excited to start their new project.

Conversation

Did you hear about the ingoing changes in the company?

Yeah, I read about them in the newsletter last night.

I think the ingoing team has some great ideas for improvement.

I agree! It should be interesting to see how everything unfolds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingoing → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "going" (from Old English "gān", meaning to go). The word "ingoing" describes the act of going into or entering a place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going into' ('in-') a place — that's what ingoing means.

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