under way
The term "under way" can refer to both activities in progress and vessels in motion, with its usage spanning general and nautical contexts.
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Definition
B2General
In progress or currently happening.
Example
- The construction project is now under way and will be completed by next year.
- Preparations for the festival are well under way.
C1Nautical
(technical)A vessel moving through the water, not anchored or grounded.
Example
- Once the ship is under way, passengers can move freely around the deck.
- The captain announced that the ferry was under way and would reach the destination in two hours.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "under way":
en routeon one's wayon the wayunder sailgoing onin the workson trackin the process ofon coursein the runningat seaone's wayin towfull speed aheadget goingin the offingin gearplane sailing