Definition of Underway
Underway
un·der·way
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
in progress, in the process of being done or carried out, happening currently, having been started;
e.g. The rebuilding of the house is underway.
(adverb)
in a state of motion from a standstill, especially in water (but less commonly on land);
e.g. The ship will be underway on its journey in one hour.
(adjective)
used or performed while in motion, occurring while in motion;
e.g. The submarine has been using underway restocking to get its supplies.
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