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under way

Definition & Meaning of "underway"in English

underway
01

currently happening 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The construction of the new bridge is underway and expected to be completed next year. 
02

(of a train or vessel) actively moving 

Examples
The ship was finally underway after hours of preparation at the dock. 
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