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underway

UK
/ˌʌndəˈweɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈweɪ/

Translations

underwayadjective
UK
/ˌʌndəˈweɪ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈweɪ/
en cours
The construction of the new bridge is already underway.
La construction du nouveau pont est déjà en cours.
Additional translations
en routeSens nautique.
en marcheS’emploie surtout pour une machine, un système ou une activité en fonctionnement.
Synonyms
ongoing
developing
advancing
in motion
in progress
underwayadverb
UK
/ˌʌndəˈweɪ/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈweɪ/
en cours
The project is already underway and should be completed by next month.
Le projet est déjà en cours et devrait être terminé d'ici le mois prochain.
Additional translations
en routeSens nautique.
Synonyms
afoot
in operation
in motion
ongoing
in progress

Definitions

underwayadjective
Currently in progress or happening.
The construction of the new bridge is already underway.
(nautical) In motion; not at anchor, aground, or moored.
By dawn the vessel was fully underway and heading for open sea.
underwayadverb
In motion or operation; in progress.
The project is already underway and should be completed by next month.
(nautical) With a vessel in motion; not at anchor, aground, or moored.
The captain ordered the crew to secure all loose gear once they were underway.
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