Underway: meaning, definitions and examples

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underway

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆweษช ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in progress

Underway refers to something that is currently in progress or happening at the moment. It indicates that an action or process has started and is ongoing.

Synonyms

active, in motion, in progress, ongoing

Examples of usage

  • The project is underway and should be completed by the end of the month.
  • The renovations are well underway, with the new designs already being implemented.
  • The expedition is underway, with the team already in the field.
  • Plans for the event are underway, and we will share details soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "underway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em andamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒ เคฐเคนเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterwegs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedang berlangsung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w toku

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒ่กŒไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en cours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en curso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devam eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ–‰ ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุฏ ุงู„ุชู†ููŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v bฤ›hu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v priebehu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›่กŒไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v teku

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ gangi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทะตะณะต ะฐััƒะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en curso

Etymology

The term 'underway' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the phrase 'under way.' The word 'way' in this context refers to a course or direction that one follows, and when combined with 'under,' it suggests that one is beneath the direction or on the path towards a destination. Initially, 'under way' was used in nautical contexts to describe a ship that was moving through the water. Over time, the phrase evolved into a single word, 'underway,' broadening its application beyond maritime usage to encompass any process or activity that has commenced. The transition from two separate words to one illustrates a common linguistic trend of contraction for ease of expression. Today, 'underway' is commonly used in various contexts, from project management to general everyday situations, signifying that an event or action is actively taking place.

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