under way

en curso, en marcha

Cuando una actividad ya ha comenzado y se está realizando.

En inglés sencillo: An activity has started and is happening now.

• The repairs are under way.
• An investigation was already under way when the report appeared.
• Preparations for the festival are well under way.

Cómo se usa: be under way (Work on the new bridge is under way.)

Sinónimos: in progress, ongoing

Expresiones frecuentes: be under way, already under way, well under way

en marcha

Cuando una actividad comienza o algo empieza a avanzar.

En inglés sencillo: An activity begins, or something starts moving along its course.

• The show got under way late.
• Our journey finally got under way after the rain stopped.
• The race will get under way as soon as everyone is ready.

Cómo se usa: get under way (The meeting got under way at nine.)

Sinónimos: in motion

Expresiones frecuentes: get under way, finally under way

en navegación

Cuando un barco avanza por el agua en vez de estar amarrado o quieto.

En inglés sencillo: A boat or ship is travelling on the water rather than tied up or resting in place.

• The ship is under way.
• Once under way, the boat turned towards the open sea.
• The crew checked the engine while the vessel was under way.

Cómo se usa: be under way (The vessel was under way before sunrise.)

Sinónimos: afloat and moving

Antónimos: at anchor

Expresiones frecuentes: be under way, ship under way