ongoing matter

[/ˈɒŋɡoʊɪŋ ˈmætər/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing matters
assunto em andamento
1. A situation, issue, or case that is currently in progress and has not yet been completed or resolved
The investigation is an ongoing matter that requires further attention from the authorities.
A investigação é um assunto em andamento que requer mais atenção das autoridades.
2. In legal or business contexts, a concern or dispute that remains unresolved and continues to be handled
The contract negotiations remain an ongoing matter between the two companies.
As negociações do contrato permanecem um assunto em andamento entre as duas empresas.
This phrase is frequently used in formal business, legal, and governmental communications in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. It implies the matter requires continued attention and is often used to defer immediate resolution or to indicate work-in-progress status. In Brazil, 'assunto em andamento' is the standard professional term used in official communications, contracts, and legal documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuing issueunresolved matterpending matteropen casematter in progress
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed matterresolved issuesettled caseconcluded matterfinished business

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto em andamento
Most common and formal usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian
questão em andamento
Alternative formal term, particularly in academic or administrative settings
São Paulo
assunto pendente
Slightly more technical usage in corporate environments
Portugal
assunto em curso
Preferred in Portuguese legal and administrative terminology

Related Words

pendingin progressunresolvedcurrentactive case

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the matter ongoing
leave something as an ongoing matter
pending ongoing matters
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