This is the 8121st most frequent Dutch word.
gaande
"Gaande" means "ongoing" or "in progress."
Gaande houden is a fixed expression meaning 'to keep going,' used collaboratively or metaphorically here in the context of maintaining operation or momentum.
Laten we de motor gaande houden.
Let's keep the motor going.
Gaande is used as a predicate adjective, indicating an ongoing action.
Er is veel discussie gaande over het onderwerp.
There is much debate going on about the topic.
Gaande is used as part of the verb phrase 'bleef gaande', expressing continuity or perseverance.