underway

進行中的、已展開的多作主詞補語

Repairs on the bridge are already underway this month.

橋樑的修復工程這個月已經在進行了。

航行中的、已啟航的航海

The ferry was underway before most passengers found their seats.

多數乘客還沒找到座位，渡輪就已經啟航了。

開始、展開常與 get 連用

The negotiations got underway shortly after the holiday weekend.

談判在連假結束後不久就展開了。