participating

par-tic-i-pat-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "participate"; taking part in an activity or event.

  2. 2.

    Involved in or taking part in something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    participating countries — nations involved in an agreement or event
  • •
    participating institutions — organizations taking part in a program

Related words

Antonyms: abstaining, withdrawing
See also: joining, participate, participation
Synonyms: engaging, joining, taking part

Etymology

From Latin participare ("to share, participate") + English -ing suffix. The present participle form indicates ongoing action or serves as an adjective.