in the process

in the process of (doing something)

Having started some activity without yet having finished it. I'm just in the process of filing your tax return now.See also: of, process

in the ˈprocess (of doing something)


1 while doing something: In the process of cleaning the furniture, I found six coins.He was supposed to be cutting my hair, but he nearly cut off my ear in the process.
2 in the middle of doing something: We’re still in the process of trying to find somewhere to live.See also: process