to some point, degree, or extent less than full, complete, final, etc.
partway done
partway in American English
(ˈpɑːrtˈwei, -ˌwei)
adverb
1.
at or to a part of the way or distance
Shall I walk you partway? I'm already partway home
2.
in some degree or part; partly; partially
hopes that were only partway realized
Word origin
[1855–60; part + way1]This word is first recorded in the period 1855–60. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: barrage, kickoff, pickup, pipeline, specialist
Examples of 'partway' in a sentence
partway
The national park ends partway along a glorious little beach.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Filling the mould only partway up results in a smoother edge.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The film seems to go partway to answering that.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She slows her sentences partway through, until the words flow without pause in a relaxed, even sultry, tone.
Globe and Mail (2003)
I have never managed to repeat the experience and using science to do so partway would be interesting.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If you move house partway through a contract, most providers will transfer the service over to the new address.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The company is still partway through a restructuring that will see it less reliant on excessive discounting.