In progress

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phrase

Being, happening, or done at the moment.

Please be patient, the work is in progress.
Visual representation of "in progress" - Being, happening, or done at the moment.

Often appears as...

  • work in progress
  • construction in progress
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Visual representation of "in progress"
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Current Action

Use 'in progress' to indicate that an action is currently happening and is not yet complete.

Illustration for Current Action
The meeting is in progress, so please wait outside.
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Unavailability

'In progress' implies that someone or something is not available because they are busy with an ongoing task.

Illustration for Unavailability
The bathroom is unavailable; cleaning is in progress.
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No Interruption

Use this phrase to politely tell people not to interrupt or to inform them that a delay is due to ongoing work.

Illustration for No Interruption
Your call is important, but all lines are in progress.
Visual representation of the word "In progress"

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