1. to some extent but not completely; partially along a route or process

Examples

• We drove partway up the mountain before the road became too steep.
• She was partway through her homework when the power went out.
• The project is only partway finished.
• He climbed partway up the ladder and then stopped.
• The door was partway open, letting in a cool breeze.
• They walked partway around the lake before turning back.
• The book was partway read, with a bookmark on page 150.