ongoing problem
noun phraseUK /ˌɒnˈɡəʊɪŋ ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˌɑːnˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈprɑːbləm/
A problem that keeps happening and does not stop.
The leaky roof is an ongoing problem for the family.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A difficulty that has lasted a long time and is hard to fix.
Traffic jams are an ongoing problem in the city.
3. A situation that needs attention again and again over time.
The school is working on the ongoing problem of bullying.
4. A matter that is still being dealt with and not yet solved.
Noise from the factory remains an ongoing problem for neighbors.