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| 1. | to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway. |
| 2. | almost; nearly; just about: He halfway surrendered to their demands. |
| 3. | midway, as between two places or points. |
| 4. | going to or covering only half or part of the full extent: halfway measures. |
| 5. | meet halfway, to compromise with; give in partially to: They didn't comply with all our demands, but met us halfway on the more important points. |
