open investigation

noun

: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)

We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.

Examples of open investigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Draper City Police Deparment confirmed an open investigation involving mutual domestic violence allegations stemming from an incident reported in February 2026 that took place inside a truck outside Paul’s home. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Countries that demanded an open investigation were threatened with economic retaliation. — David J. Hunter, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

Officials said this is still an open investigation and anyone with information related to this case or with knowledge of any crime should come forward and contact the Texas Department of Public Safety. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026

The Denver Post asked the Education Department for more information about its allegations against Cherry Creek Schools, but an unidentified spokesperson said via email that the agency would not comment on an open investigation. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 8 June 2026

Rhymes for open investigation

• americanization
• anticoagulation
• antidiscrimination
• bioaccumulation
• bioremediation
• compartmentalization
• contextualization
• copolymerization
• decriminalization
• dehumidification
• demilitarization
• demineralization