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underway

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndərˈweɪ/ · UK /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/

underway means: Having started and still happening.

adverb

IN PROGRESSB2

Having started and still happening.

  • The search is underway.
  • Repairs were already underway when we arrived.
  • The meeting will get underway at noon.

How to use it: get underway (Construction will get underway next week.)

Similar words: in progress, in full swing

Common phrases: already underway, well underway, get underway

MOVINGC1

Moving towards a destination, especially when talking about a ship.

  • The ship is underway.
  • We got underway as soon as the fog cleared.
  • The crew checked the engines while underway.

How to use it: get underway (The boat got underway shortly after sunrise.)

Similar words: on the move

Common phrases: get underway, already underway, while underway

Questions about underway

What does underway mean?

Having started and still happening.

What is underway in other languages?

Türkçe: devam etmekte · Español: en marcha · Français: en cours · Deutsch: im Gange · Italiano: in corso · 日本語: 進行中で

How do you pronounce underway?

In American English /ˌʌndərˈweɪ/; in British English /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/.

How do you use underway in a sentence?

The search is underway. Repairs were already underway when we arrived.

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