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un·der·way    Audio Help   [uhn-der-wey for 1; uhn-der-wey for 2] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.occurring while under way: the underway activities on a cruise ship.
2.under way (def. 1).

[Origin: 1735–45; adj. use of the prep. phrase under way; see way1]
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un·der way or un·der·way   (ŭn'dər-wā')
adv.   & adj.
  1. In motion or operation.
  2. Already commenced or initiated; in progress.
  3. Nautical Neither anchored nor moored to a fixed object.

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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
underway  (adv.)
1934, of ships, "having begun to move," from under + way. In ref. to projects, activities, etc., it is attested from 1935.

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underway

adjective
currently in progress; "there is mischief afoot"; "plans are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are underway" [syn: afoot

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