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ongoing effort

[/ˌɒnˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈɛfərt/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing efforts
esforço contínuo
1. A sustained and continuous attempt or exertion to achieve a goal or complete a task that is still in progress
The cleanup of the river is an ongoing effort that requires community participation.
A limpeza do rio é um esforço contínuo que requer participação comunitária.
2. Work or activity that continues without interruption over an extended period
Our ongoing efforts to improve customer service have yielded positive results.
Nossos esforços contínuos para melhorar o atendimento ao cliente produziram resultados positivos.
Synonyms
continuous effortpersistent attemptsustained workunfinished taskwork in progress
Antonyms
completed effortfinished taskabandoned attemptone-time effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço contínuo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
esforço em andamento
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
esforço contínuo
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
esforço contínuo / esforço em curso
Both forms are acceptable; 'em curso' emphasizes the ongoing nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

a work in progress
keep up the good work
stay the course
labor of love
ongoing battle
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