Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1. 
 currently in progress; 
- Example: "there is mischief afoot"- Example: "plans are afoot"- Example: "preparations for the trial are underway"[syn: afoot(p), underway]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
underway
    adj 1: currently in progress; "there is mischief afoot"; "plans
           are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are underway"
           [syn: afoot(p), underway]