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.
Examples of underway in a Sentence
Adverb
construction of the new shopping mall is under way
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Donald Trump picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
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Adjective
Special elections are currently underway for their seats.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
The Secretary was merely updating the group on a plan that was underway.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
Casting is currently underway for Deborah as well as other students at the college, all aged 18-20.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Donald Trump picks major House ally to be next UN ambassador
CBS News first reported Stefanik's nomination was in jeopardy, and Reuters later Thursday cited a White House official who said discussions were underway on whether the six-term lawmaker should withdraw.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for underway
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“Underway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underway. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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