halfway

American  

[haf-wey, hahf-] / ˈhæfˈweɪ, ˈhɑf- /

adverb

1. to half the distance; to midpoint.

   The rope reaches only halfway.

2. almost; nearly; just about.

   He halfway surrendered to their demands.

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adjective

1. midway, as between two places or points.

2. going to or covering only half or part of the full extent.

   halfway measures.

idioms

1. meet halfway, to compromise with; give in partially to.

   They didn't comply with all our demands, but met us halfway on the more important points.

halfway British  

/ ˌhɑːfˈweɪ /

adverb

1. at or to half the distance; at or to the middle

2. in or of an incomplete manner or nature

3. to compromise with

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halfway More Idioms  

1. see go halfway.

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Etymology

Origin of halfway

First recorded in 1350–1400, halfway is from Middle English half wei. See half, way ¹

Example Sentences

Do you want him to see that you’re halfway through a particular movie or TV show?

From MarketWatch

Do you want him to see that you’re halfway through a particular movie or TV show?

From MarketWatch

About halfway through, it explained that he charged 5% per year of our total assets under advisement and also received commissions from the various funds he invested in.

From MarketWatch

But she firmly believes that “if you want to have a great dining experience, then you have to meet the people serving you halfway, or at least partway. It’s supposed to be a collaboration.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Second-placed City are now four points behind leaders Arsenal, when a win would have closed the gap to two points at the halfway point of the battle for the title.

From Barron's