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

BBC Sport looks at five talking points as the Premier League gets back under way.

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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.

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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.

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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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