Under-way
adjective, adverb
1.
Also, underway. (of a ship) no longer in port, at anchor, etc.; moving.
2.
no longer at rest, stationary, etc.; in motion; traveling:
We’ll put our bags in the car and be under way.
3.
proceeding; in progress:
Plans are under way to sell the company.
adjective (postpositive)
1.
in progress; in operation: the show was under way
2.
(nautical) in motion
1.
In motion, as in The ship got under way at noon. [ c. 1930 ]
2.
Already started, in progress, as in Plans are under way to expand. [ c. 1930 ]
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