underway

[ˌʌndərˈweɪ]

underway Definition

• 1. in progress; being done or carried out
• 2. having started and in motion

Using underway: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The project is already underway.

• Example

  The ship is underway and will arrive at the port tomorrow.

• Example

  The investigation is currently underway.

• Example

  The construction of the new building is now underway.

underway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for underway

• ongoing
• proceeding
• advancing
• moving
• in progress

Antonyms for underway

• halted
• finished
• stopped

Phrases with underway

• get underway

  to begin or start something

  Example

  Let's get underway with the meeting.

• well underway

  already progressing or advancing successfully

  Example

  The preparations for the event are well underway.

• put underway

  to start or initiate something

  Example

  The company put the new marketing campaign underway.

Origins of underway

from 'under' + 'way', meaning 'on one's course'

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Summary: underway in Brief

'Underway' [ˌʌndərˈweɪ] means that something is currently being done or carried out, or has started and is in motion. It is often used to describe projects, investigations, or constructions, as in 'The project is already underway.' 'Underway' can also be used in phrases like 'get underway,' meaning to start something, and 'well underway,' indicating successful progress.