get underway get underway {v. phr.} To set out on a journey; start going. We are delighted that our new Ph.D. program finally got underway. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion