Meaning of the word "has been" in English

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

has been

US /hæz bɪn/
UK /hæz bɪn/

Auxiliary Verb

used to form the present perfect tense, indicating an action or state that began in the past and continues to the present, or has an effect on the present

Example:
She has been working on this project for months.
It has been a long time since we last met.