Under construction Meaning in English
expression
Definition
If something is under construction, it is in the process of being built or repaired and is not finished yet. This phrase is usually used for buildings, roads, or websites.
Usage & Nuances
Common in signs or notices for physical projects (buildings, roads) and digital projects (websites). Not used for abstract work or for things already completed. Usually more formal or neutral, not slang.
Spanish: en construcciónPortuguese (BR): em construçãoPortuguese (PT): em construçãoChinese (Simplified): 在建设中Chinese (Traditional): 正在建造中Hindi: निर्माणाधीनArabic: قيد الإنشاءBengali: নির্মাণাধীনRussian: в стадии строительства - на реконструкцииJapanese: 工事中Vietnamese: đang xây dựngKorean: 공사 중Turkish: yapım aşamasında - inşaat halindeUrdu: تعمیر کے دوران - زیر تعمیرIndonesian: sedang dibangun
Example Sentences
The new road is still under construction.
basic
This building is under construction.
basic
Sorry, the website is under construction.
basic
Don’t go that way—the bridge is under construction and closed off.
natural
The museum has been under construction for over two years now.
natural
You’ll have to wait—this feature is still under construction on our app.
natural