in the process of (doing something)

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