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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndɚ ˈweɪ/ · UK /ˌʌndə ˈweɪ/
under way means: An activity has started and is happening now.
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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.
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.
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.
Questions about under way
What does under way mean?
An activity has started and is happening now.
What is under way in other languages?
Türkçe: devam eden · Español: en curso · Français: en cours · Deutsch: im Gang · Italiano: in corso · 日本語: 進行中で
How do you pronounce under way?
In American English /ˌʌndɚ ˈweɪ/; in British English /ˌʌndə ˈweɪ/.
How do you use under way in a sentence?
The repairs are under way. An investigation was already under way when the report appeared.
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