Going
WordNet
noun
(1) Act of departing
(2) Advancing toward a goal
"Persuading him was easy going"
"The proposal faces tough sledding"
(3) Euphemistic expressions for death
"Thousands mourned his passing"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The suitability of ground for advancing.
- The going was very difficult over the ice.
- Figuratively, conditions for advancing in any way.
- Not only weren't the streets paved with gold, but the going was difficult for an immigrant.
Adjective
- Likely to continue; viable.
- He didn't want to make an unsecured loan to the business because it didn't look like a going concern.