under way

under way
1) на ходу; в движении (обыкн. употр. с гл. to be и to get); см. тж. get under way

The skipper gave an order and in a few minutes they were... under way. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘The Yellow Streak’) — Капитан отдал приказ, и через несколько минут... они отплыли.

In a few minutes the train was under way... (J. O'Hara, ‘The Horse Knows the Way’, ‘The Pig’) — Через несколько минут поезд тронулся...

2) происходящий, имеющий место

Through an open door he saw into the kitchen, where the fire was crackling in the stove and the evening meal already well under way. (Th. Dreiser, ‘Sister Carrie’, ch. XXII) — Через открытую дверь Герствуд заглянул на кухню, где в плите трещал огонь и готовился ужин.

For months and months negotiations had been under way. (N. Coward, ‘Collected Short Stories’, ‘Mr and Mrs Edgehill’) — Переговоры по этому вопросу тянутся уже много месяцев.

His clinical examinations at the anthracite sinkings were, by the time, well under way. (A. J. Cronin, ‘The Citadel’, book II, ch. 13) — С тех пор его клинические исследования в антрацитовых копях значительно продвинулись вперед.

Across the river at the White House the day's work was also well under way. (F. Knebel and Ch. Bailey, ‘Seven Days in May’, ‘Monday’) — За рекой, в Белом доме, рабочий день тоже был в разгаре.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • Under way — Under Un der, prep. [AS. under, prep. & adv.; akin to OFries. under, OS. undar, D. onder, G. unter, OHG. untar, Icel. undir, Sw. & Dan. under, Goth. undar, L. infra below, inferior lower, Skr. adhas below. [root]201. Cf. {Inferior}.] 1. Below or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • under way — There is a choice between under way and underway, with the two word form still marginally preferable although the other is equally well attested: • I started up the bagpipes and was soon under way, marching up and down the church hall B. Millin,… …   Modern English usage

  • under way — ► under way 1) (of a boat) moving through the water. 2) having started and making progress. Main Entry: ↑under …   English terms dictionary

  • under way — adverb Etymology: probably from Dutch onderweg, from Middle Dutch onderwegen, literally, under or among the ways Date: 1720 1. in motion ; not at anchor or aground 2. into motion from a standstill 3. in progress ; afoot < preparations were under… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • under way — 1. Also, underway. (of a ship) no longer in port, at anchor, etc.; moving. 2. no longer at rest, stationary, etc.; in motion; traveling: We ll put our bags in the car and be under way. 3. proceeding; in progress: Plans are under way to sell the… …   Universalium

  • under way — idi a) in motion; traveling: The ship is under way[/ex] b) idi proceeding; in progress: Now that the project is under way, I m free to talk about it[/ex] …   From formal English to slang

  • under way — to get smt. under way …   Combinatory dictionary

  • under way — started, commenced    The concert is under way. The band is playing O Canada …   English idioms

  • under way — adverb in motion; set in motion the ship got under way • Derived from adjective: ↑moving …   Useful english dictionary

  • under way — Synonyms and related words: accepted, accidental, accompanying, ado, afloat, afoot, assumed, astir, at sea, brewing, chanced, circumstantial, current, doing, eventuating, forthcoming, going on, happening, homeward bound, in blue water, in embryo …   Moby Thesaurus

  • under way — adjective a) In operation, in progress, commenced. b) moving through the water; not anchored, moored, aground, or beached<ref name= FM5501 >US FM 55 501 MARINE CREWMAN’S HANDBOOK; 1 December 1999</ref>. Compare with …   Wiktionary


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