noun
- the middle part of a stream or river
- the middle or most active part of a process or activity
Usage: figurative
adverb
- in or toward the middle of a stream
- in the middle of an ongoing process or activity
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The boat anchored in midstream to avoid the rocky shores.
- Fish were jumping in the midstream where the water was deepest.
- The company changed its strategy midstream during the project.
- She decided to switch careers midstream after ten years in banking.
- The swimmer turned around midstream and headed back to shore.
- It’s difficult to change direction midstream when so much has been invested.
- The log floated midstream, carried by the current.