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Definition underway in American English

underway adjective

adjective
/ˌʌndərˈweɪ/
1

already started or happening

Example

Rescue efforts are underway to find the lost climbers.

Example

The concert got underway at exactly 8:00.

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2

already moving

Example

Our train was underway by 8:30.

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Definition underway in American English