SINCE 1828
underway
adjective
un·der·way
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Definition of underway
(Entry 1 of 2)
: occurring, performed, or used while traveling or in motion
underway replenishment of fuel
underway
adverb
under·way
variants:
or less commonly under way
Definition of underway (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: in motion : not at anchor or aground
2
: into motion from a standstill
3
: in progress : afoot
preparations were underway the season got underway with a bang
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