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underway

 adjective
     
Related topics: Transport
un‧der‧way [not before noun]
1 happening now:
The project is already well underway.
Your peace will be shattered when the tourist season gets underway (=starts).
2TT something such as a boat or train that is underway is moving

➔ be under way

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