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in progress

/ɪn ˈprɒɡrɛs/ · in ˈprɒɡrɛs
noun
  1. A state or condition of being in the process of being completed or accomplished. The project is in progress, and we expect to finish it by the end of the month.
  2. A description or label indicating that a task, project, or process is currently underway. The status report shows that the repairs are in progress.
adjective
  1. Still being done or accomplished; not yet completed. The in-progress draft of the novel is being reviewed by the editor.
Did you know? The phrase 'in progress' is often used in software development to indicate that a feature or bug fix is currently being worked on.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 25, 2026