Meaning of the word "going to" in English

What does "going to" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

going to

US /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə/
UK /ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə/

Phrase

1.

used to express a future action or intention

Example:
I'm going to visit my grandmother next week.
It's going to rain soon.
2.

used to express a command or instruction

Example:
You're going to clean your room right now!
We're going to need everyone's cooperation.