Definition of Under way

1. Adverb. In motion; set in motion. "The ship got under way"

Partainyms: Moving

Definition of Under way

1. Prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced. ¹

2. Prepositional phrase. (nautical of a vessel) moving through the water; not anchored, moored, aground, or beachedUS FM 55-501 ''Marine Crewman's Handbook''; 1 December 1999. ¹

3. Prepositional phrase. Into motion, into its course. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Under Way

under the impression
under the influence
under the knife
under the microscope
under the pump
under the radar
under the rose
under the rug
under the sun
under the table
under the weather
under the wire
under the yoke
under tow
under water
under way
under weigh
under wraps
under wraps(p)
underabundance
underabundances
underabundant
underaccomplished
underachieve
underachieved
underachievement
underachievements
underachiever
underachievers
underachieves

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