underway

[uhn-der-wey, uhn-der-wey] / ˈʌn dərˌweɪ, ˈʌn dərˈweɪ /

ADJECTIVE

in motion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afoot ongoing

WEAK

advancing begun commenced in progress initiated moving started undertaken

Antonyms

WEAK

halted stopped

Example Sentences

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Is there any scope to speed up the delivery of new stations along the south Wales mainline, the first of which aren't projected to get underway until 2029?

From BBC • May 29, 2026

As a result, it has been tagged for disposal, though efforts are underway to repurpose it.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The surveys suggest that the anticipated slowdown is underway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But the Glass year is already officially underway with two curiously enlightening projects this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He didn’t say anything more until the train got underway and they could talk without being heard throughout the car.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey