- to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway.
- almost; nearly; just about: He halfway surrendered to their demands.
- midway, as between two places or points.
- going to or covering only half or part of the full extent: halfway measures.
- to compromise with; give in partially to: They didn't comply with all our demands, but met us halfway on the more important points.
- at or to half the distance; at or to the middle
- in or of an incomplete manner or nature
- to compromise with
