underway

[ uhn-der-wey uhn-der-wey ]

adjective

1. occurring while under way:

   the underway activities on a cruise ship.

2. under way ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of underway¹

1735–45; adj. use of the adverbial phrase under way; way ¹

Example Sentences

Movement forward on the law was stalled for more than a year as contract negotiations between scores of local hotels and Unite Here Local 11, the politically powerful union that represents their workers, were underway.

From Los Angeles Times

Professor Savarirayan said the team had started a phase III trial and planning was underway into further studies into children aged 0-3 years with achondroplasia.

From Science Daily

A third phase 2 trial in non-small cell lung cancer is still underway, with results expected within the year.

From Science Daily

Class-action lawsuits have been won or are underway in several Canadian provinces for abuse of rights in psychiatric wards.

From Salon

In a statement, Poland confirmed that operations by Polish and allied aircraft were underway.

From BBC

Related Words

• afoot
• ongoing