fortlöpande

fortlöpande is a Swedish adverb that translates to "ongoing," "continuous," "continuously," "ongoingly," "perpetually," "unceasingly," or "successively" in English. It describes an action or process that is happening without interruption or that continues over a period of time. The term emphasizes the aspect of continuation and persistence.

It is commonly used in various contexts. In business and administration, fortlöpande may refer to continuous improvement processes, ongoing projects, or regular reporting. For instance, a company might conduct fortlöpande risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues as they arise. In a more general sense, it can describe anything that is happening over time, such as fortlöpande forskning (ongoing research) or fortlöpande diskussioner (continuous discussions). The word implies a lack of a definitive end point in the immediate future.

The concept of fortlöpande is related to the idea of flow and sustained activity. It suggests a process that is managed and maintained rather than being a one-time event. When something is described as fortlöpande, it indicates that it is actively being worked on or that it is a persistent state. The adverb can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to convey this sense of continuous action or being.