underway

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BrE /ˈʌndəweɪ/ AmE /ˌʌndərˈweɪ/

adjective en → es

1 IN PROGRESS [non-transitive] B1

happening or being done; in progress

en curso, en marcha

  • be underway

Collocations the project is underway · work on the bridge is underway

  • The construction of the new stadium is now underway.

    La construcción del nuevo estadio está ahora en marcha.

2 AT SEA [non-transitive] B1

of a ship or boat: moving through water; at sea

en el agua, navegando

  • be underway

Collocations the ship is underway · the boat set off and was soon underway

  • The cruise ship has been underway for several hours.

    El crucero ha estado navegando durante varias horas.