Phrase guide

under construction

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Being currently constructed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Our new office is still under construction.
  • The website is under construction and consists of a placeholder image.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: rakenteilla — being worked upon
  • Hindi: निर्माणाधीन (nirmāṇādhīn) — being worked upon
  • Japanese: 工事中 (kōjichū) — being worked upon
  • Spanish: de obras — being worked upon
  • Spanish: en construcción — being worked upon
  • Spanish: bajo construcción — being worked upon
  • Spanish: so construcción — being worked upon