going

The present participle of go.

Example: I am going to the beach this weekend.

The condition of the ground for walking or driving.

Example: The going was very difficult over the ice.

Conditions for advancing or progressing in any way.

Example: The going is often difficult for an immigrant in a new country.

If something is going on a time, an age, or a period of time, it is almost that time.

Example: Look, it's going on supper-time, so let's set this aside for now.

When going is followed by forward (or ahead), it means from now on.

Example: Going forward, we will send monthly reports.