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Definition going in British English

going noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈɡəʊɪŋ/
1

used for talking about how fast or easily you make progress

Example

The first half of the film is pretty slow going (=is rather boring).

Example

It's hard going until you get back onto the path.

Example

We'd reached London by six o'clock, which was good going.

Synonyms and related words
progress development advance
1.1

used about achievements

Example

She now runs her own company, which is pretty good going for a working-class kid.

Synonyms and related words
feat accomplishment achievement
2

an occasion when someone leaves a place or job permanently

Example

None of us knew the reasons for his going.

Synonyms and related words
resign retire stand down
3

the condition of the ground for a horse race

Synonyms and related words
accumulator Ascot betting shop
Definition going in British English

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