going

The definition of a going is a departure or forward progress.

(noun)

An example of a going is the acts of a person entering and leaving their house; the comings and goings.
An example of a going is the condition of a road; the poor condition of the road made the trip a tough going.

Going is defined as something that is successful, in existence or commonly accepted.

(adjective)

An example of going is a successful restaurant; a going restaurant or a going concern.
An example of going is infant formula being the best alternative to breast milk available; best alternative going.
An example of going is the hourly rate for a workman; the going rate.

See going in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of one who goes: usually used in compounds: opera-going
a leaving; departure
the condition of the ground or land as it affects traveling, walking, etc.
circumstances affecting progress
Slang current situation or course of events in any given area, time, or sphere: tough going in the stock market these days

adjective

See going in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Departure: comings and goings.
The condition underfoot as it affects one's headway in walking or riding: Once we left the trail the going was rough.
Informal Progress toward a goal; headway: It was easy going during my senior year.

adjective