the act of leaving or departing; departure

a safe going and quick return.

the condition of surfaces, as those of roads, for walking or driving

After the heavy rain, the going was bad.

progress; advancement

With such slow going, the work is behind schedule.

Usually, goings. behavior; conduct; deportment.

moving or working, as machinery.

active, alive, or existing.

continuing to operate or do business, esp. in a successful manner

a going company.

current; prevalent; usual

What is the going price of good farmland in this area?

leaving; departing. ?

get going

to begin; get started.

going away, Sports . by a wide margin

esp. as established in the late stages of a contest

The champion won the bout going away.

going on

nearly; almost

It's going on four o'clock.

happening

What's going on here?

continuing; lasting

That party has been going on all night.

noun

egress , exit , exodus , withdrawal

adjective

alive , functioning , operating , operative , running , working