un·der·way
ˌən-dər-ˈwā 
: occurring, performed, or used while traveling or in motion
underway replenishment of fuel
variants
or less commonly under way
1
: in motion : not at anchor or aground
The ship was underway at dawn.
2
: into motion from a standstill
The train should be underway again soon.
3
: in progress : happening now
Preparations for the celebration are already underway.
A search is underway.
The season got underway with a bang.
Synonyms
Examples of underway in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Restoration works are underway to restore power to the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, Ukraine’s state energy company Ukrenergo said.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The optimism came as talks were underway in Cairo on Sunday and Monday, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States.
—Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Once the tree’s fungal infection is underway, the beetles indulge in a fungi feast.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Filming for season 2 of Tulsa King is currently underway in Atlanta.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Additionally, plans are underway for Londra to embark on a global tour.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
The streetcars have been fitted with promotional wraps ahead of the NFL draft, slated for downtown Detroit later this month, but that arrangement was underway before the loan deal, according to Lijana.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
There are no suspects in custody, and an investigation is underway, police said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Spreading the word about the positive efforts that are currently underway is of equal importance, said Samuels, who shouted out Looking Ahead, an organization specifically geared toward providing resources and education to young performers.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Restoration works are underway to restore power to the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, Ukraine’s state energy company Ukrenergo said.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The optimism came as talks were underway in Cairo on Sunday and Monday, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States.
—Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Once the tree’s fungal infection is underway, the beetles indulge in a fungi feast.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Filming for season 2 of Tulsa King is currently underway in Atlanta.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Additionally, plans are underway for Londra to embark on a global tour.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
The streetcars have been fitted with promotional wraps ahead of the NFL draft, slated for downtown Detroit later this month, but that arrangement was underway before the loan deal, according to Lijana.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
There are no suspects in custody, and an investigation is underway, police said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Underway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underway. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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