under way

im Gang, im Gange

Eine Tätigkeit hat begonnen und läuft gerade.

In einfachem Englisch: An activity has started and is happening now.

• The repairs are under way.
• An investigation was already under way when the report appeared.
• Preparations for the festival are well under way.

So benutzt man es: be under way (Work on the new bridge is under way.)

Synonyme: in progress, ongoing

Häufige Wendungen: be under way, already under way, well under way

in Gang

Eine Tätigkeit beginnt oder etwas setzt sich in Bewegung.

In einfachem Englisch: An activity begins, or something starts moving along its course.

• The show got under way late.
• Our journey finally got under way after the rain stopped.
• The race will get under way as soon as everyone is ready.

So benutzt man es: get under way (The meeting got under way at nine.)

Synonyme: in motion

Häufige Wendungen: get under way, finally under way

in Fahrt

Ein Boot oder Schiff fährt auf dem Wasser, statt festgemacht zu sein oder stillzuliegen.

In einfachem Englisch: A boat or ship is travelling on the water rather than tied up or resting in place.

• The ship is under way.
• Once under way, the boat turned towards the open sea.
• The crew checked the engine while the vessel was under way.

So benutzt man es: be under way (The vessel was under way before sunrise.)

Synonyme: afloat and moving

Gegenteile: at anchor

Häufige Wendungen: be under way, ship under way