going to

going to

Можно ожидать что; собираться (планировать). — Используется после "is" (или "was", и т.д.) с инфинитивом, также используется "will" для будущего времени.

Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall.

Look at those dark clouds. It's going to rain.

The boys are going to practice football this afternoon.

For a minute Ben thought the car was going to hit him.

I was going to attend the meeting, but after supper I forgot about it.

- иногда используется без инфинитива.

That worn rope hasn't broken yet, but it's going to.

"Put some more wood on the fire." — "I'm going to."

Ср.: ABOUT TO (1).