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

One minute has been proposed as a halfway house, but BBC Sport understands concerns remain about negative impacts.

From BBC

"When you set out to win a World Cup, don't expect someone to come and deliver it to you halfway through," the assistant coach added.

From Barron's

After spending a week and a half sailing halfway across the far southern Pacific, tossed between 20-foot waves and crippling bouts of seasickness, Chris Brown reached his destination.

From The Wall Street Journal

Salt and Jacks dragged England to a score but Sri Lanka still appeared favourites at halfway.

From BBC

After trailing 4-3 at the halfway stage of the final, Britain edged ahead with a two in the sixth end.

From Barron's