# ignoring

Pronunciation: US say "ig-NOR-ing" /ɪɡˈnoɹɪŋ/; UK say "ig-NAW-ring" /ɪɡˈnɔːɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of ignore. — present participle and gerund of ignore
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of ignore. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _He spent the whole meeting ignoring his ringing phone._
   - _Ignoring the doctor's advice, she returned to work far too soon._

## Noun

2. The deliberate act of giving no attention or notice to someone or something.
   - Simple: The act of paying no attention to someone or something on purpose.
   - _Her ignoring of the safety inspector's concerns later came back to haunt the company._
   - _The board's persistent ignoring of staff complaints fueled resentment among employees._

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