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under way

adjective

  1. Also (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.



under way

adjective

  1. in progress; in operation

    the show was under way

  2. nautical in motion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the government's economic record and promised trade talks with many of America's biggest partners were under way.

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told BBC London last week that a review of the Met's finances is currently under way, alongside the mayor and Scotland Yard.

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Work is also under way to rescue people trapped on stranded services.

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The planning meetings for the next season have long been under way.

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Behind the scenes work is under way on the Curriculum Reform Cycle – with subjects including maths and English already under review.

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