B2adjectiveworkbusiness
US/ˌʌn.dərˈweɪ/
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈweɪ/
already started and continuing, used after a verb such as be or get
In context
Construction of the new terminal is already underway and should finish next year.
The conference got underway with a speech from the chief executive.
An investigation into the delay has been underway since early March.
Words that go with underway
adverb + adjective
- already underwayPreparations for the sale are already underway.
- well underwayThe project is well underway and on budget.
- now underwayBoarding is now underway at gate twelve.
- officially underwayThe campaign is officially underway.
verb + adjective
- get underwayThe meeting will get underway at ten.
- be underwayRepairs will be underway all week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The project is underway from January.Correct: The project has been underway since January.