1 : in or into motion
▪ The train has had to stop briefly, but it should be under way again soon. ▪ The ship finally got under way. [=began sailing] 2 : happening now
▪ Preparations for their arrival are already under way. ▪ A search is under way. [=in progress]
▪ The train has had to stop briefly, but it should be under way again soon. ▪ The ship finally got under way. [=began sailing]
▪ Preparations for their arrival are already under way. ▪ A search is under way. [=in progress]







