under way
Americanadjective
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Also (of a ship) no longer in port, at anchor, etc.; moving.
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no longer at rest, stationary, etc.; in motion; traveling.
We'll put our bags in the car and be under way.
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proceeding; in progress.
Plans are under way to sell the company.
adjective
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in progress; in operation
the show was under way
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nautical in motion
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In motion, as in The ship got under way at noon . [c. 1930]
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Already started, in progress, as in Plans are under way to expand . [c. 1930]
Example Sentences
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The event got back under way after several hours with safety measures including additional jet skis and a drone spotter to monitor the water.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
That means I’m looking to find, fund and accelerate the success of entrepreneurs in using artificial intelligence to address the climate transition, which is under way, and to transform healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
And as with all rolls of a dice, the stakes on whether you win or lose are huge for Tuchel – as will discover once the World Cup gets under way.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But these are just the latest moves in a sustained rise in yields that has been under way since long-term interest rates bottomed at historic lows in 2020, during the worst of the Covid pandemic.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
I am relieved to report that the boarding procedure is well under way and that I am warm.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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