underway

en cours

Se dit de quelque chose qui a commencé et continue.

En anglais simple : Having started and still happening.

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

Comment l'utiliser : get underway (Construction will get underway next week.)

Synonymes : in progress, in full swing

Expressions courantes : already underway, well underway, get underway

en route

Indique un déplacement vers une destination, surtout pour un bateau.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : get underway (The boat got underway shortly after sunrise.)

Synonymes : on the move

Expressions courantes : get underway, already underway, while underway