un·der·way
ˌən-dər-ˈwā 
: occurring, performed, or used while traveling or in motion
underway replenishment of fuel
variants
or less commonly under way
1
: in motion : not at anchor or aground
The ship was underway at dawn.
2
: into motion from a standstill
The train should be underway again soon.
3
: in progress : happening now
Preparations for the celebration are already underway.
A search is underway.
The season got underway with a bang.
Synonyms
Examples of underway in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Conversion of old office buildings into apartments, lofts and condos was underway, but local burghers saw the Super Bowl as a catalyst that could create a boom in downtown living.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump is underway.
—Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
An Ada County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and injured Saturday night during a traffic stop on the Boise Bench and a manhunt is underway for the suspect, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2024
That process has now been underway for nearly six months without resolution.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
The first of the trials is now underway in New York, where the last of 12 jurors were selected Thursday.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Direction is by Gordon Greenberg Previews are now underway at The James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City, with an opening night scheduled for Monday, April 22.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Based on the discussion, there was a general consensus that the allegations warranted an independent investigation, and legislation to initiate that process is underway.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Adjective
But an appeal is underway on whether the district attorney should be disqualified from the case that a defense lawyer told USA Today might push the trial back until well past the November election.
—USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Conversion of old office buildings into apartments, lofts and condos was underway, but local burghers saw the Super Bowl as a catalyst that could create a boom in downtown living.
—Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump is underway.
—Jonah E. Bromwich, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
An Ada County Sheriff’s deputy was shot and injured Saturday night during a traffic stop on the Boise Bench and a manhunt is underway for the suspect, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2024
That process has now been underway for nearly six months without resolution.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
The first of the trials is now underway in New York, where the last of 12 jurors were selected Thursday.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Direction is by Gordon Greenberg Previews are now underway at The James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City, with an opening night scheduled for Monday, April 22.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Based on the discussion, there was a general consensus that the allegations warranted an independent investigation, and legislation to initiate that process is underway.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'underway.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near underway
Cite this Entry
“Underway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underway. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share