underway
Pronunciation: [ˌʌndərˈweɪ]
Word
Context: “progress”
(adjective) when something is happening or in progress. If you say a project is underway, it means people are working on it right now.
Example
The construction of the new park is underway and should be finished by next summer.
Example
The project is not underway yet because we need more planning first.
Example
Is the meeting already underway, or do we still have time to arrive?
Context: “progress”
(noun) the state of being in progress or happening. When you talk about something being in its underway stage, you're saying it's currently taking place.
Example
The project is still in its underway phase, and everything is going smoothly.
Example
The event is not underway; it has been postponed to next month.
Example
What activities are underway at the festival right now?
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