As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be happening, being done, or being used at the present time. English = (be) current. As Modifier: 1. Used next to a verb sign to mean that the action takes place at the present time (at the time of signing), often in contrast to a time in the past or the future. English = now. 2. Used to introduce the time frame for the actions or conditions that are to be described as being at the present time (at the time of signing) in contrast to a past or future time. English = presently, at the moment, currently, nowadays.