ongoing issue
[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈɪʃuː/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing issues
problema contínuo
1. A problem or matter that continues to exist or persist over time without resolution
The ongoing issue with the software has frustrated many users.
O problema contínuo com o software frustrou muitos usuários.
2. A recurring or unresolved matter that requires attention and remains in progress
There is an ongoing issue between the two departments that needs management intervention.
Há um problema contínuo entre os dois departamentos que precisa de intervenção gerencial.
3. A persistent difficulty or conflict that has not yet been settled
The ongoing issue of water pollution in the region continues to concern environmentalists.
O problema contínuo da poluição da água na região continua preocupando ambientalistas.
In American business culture, 'ongoing issue' is frequently used in corporate meetings and reports to describe persistent problems requiring management attention. In Brazil, both 'problema contínuo' and 'questão pendente' are used interchangeably in professional settings, though 'problema contínuo' is more colloquial and 'questão pendente' is more formal. The phrase reflects a practical acknowledgment that some problems take time to resolve and require continued focus.
NYC Slang
a never-ending beef
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