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un·der way
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under wayadverb
in motion; set in motion
"the ship got under way"
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under way
Under way refers to the state of already being started, in progress, or in motion. It is often used to describe actions, events, processes, or projects that have begun and are currently ongoing.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
under way
A ship beginning to move under her canvas after her anchor is started. Some have written this under weigh, but improperly. A ship is under weigh when she has weighed her anchor: she may be with or without canvas, or hove-to. As soon as she gathers way she is under way. This a moot point with old seamen.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of under way in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of under way in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of under way in a Sentence
Negotiations are still under way so I'd like to refrain from commenting, but I believe that won't be the case.
We're seeing a strengthening in the dollar under way. But despite the impact of exchange rates, we would like to limit losses through pricing and lower operating expenses.
Robert Rembert is a serial killer. So far, we know he’s purposefully executed five people, an investigation of his activities as an over-the-road truck driver is currently under way.
We are happy that it's getting under way - it's been a bumpy start and could have happened earlier.
There is a major portfolio consolidation under way in the professional services market, it is being driven by scale. You have to have revenues of at least $3 billion to $4 billion to be cost competitive in the market.
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