under way

adjective

1. Also (of a ship) no longer in port, at anchor, etc.; moving.
2. no longer at rest, stationary, etc.; in motion; traveling:

   We'll put our bags in the car and be under way.

3. proceeding; in progress:

   Plans are under way to sell the company.

under way

adjective

1. in progress; in operation

   the show was under way

2. nautical in motion

Example Sentences

Investigations into the events of 8 January 2023 as well as previous alleged attempts to prevent Lula from being sworn in have been under way since.

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As they carried out their gruesome task, another investigation was under way 100 miles south in Lancaster, north west England.

From BBC

They added that a board-commissioned independent review of the BBC’s workplace culture is under way, focusing on preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line with company values.

From BBC

Just before the first bell, chants for both fighters could be heard and as it got under way, it was first Billam-Smith who landed clean.

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They added that an investigation was under way and efforts were being made to "manage the aftermath".

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