under way

in corso

Un’attività è iniziata e si sta svolgendo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: be under way (Work on the new bridge is under way.)

Sinonimi: in progress, ongoing

Espressioni comuni: be under way, already under way, well under way

avviato, in moto

Un’attività comincia oppure qualcosa inizia a muoversi lungo il suo percorso.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: get under way (The meeting got under way at nine.)

Sinonimi: in motion

Espressioni comuni: get under way, finally under way

in navigazione

Una barca o una nave si muove sull’acqua invece di essere ormeggiata o ferma.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: be under way (The vessel was under way before sunrise.)

Sinonimi: afloat and moving

Contrari: at anchor

Espressioni comuni: be under way, ship under way