On The Way

1. In the process of coming, going, or traveling; about to come. 2. On the route of a journey. 3. (on the way to) On the point of experiencing or achieving.

Examples:

• The mail plane is on the way.
• James is on the way to becoming a full professor.

Origin: c. A.D. 1000 (sense 2); Late 1800s (sense 3)