afoot

IPA(Pronunciation)

/əˈfʊt/

Adverb

not-comparable figuratively

Japanese Meaning

(1) 徒歩で、足で移動している状態 / (2) 歩行中、体を支えて立っている状態 / (3) 動いている、活動中、進行中

Because the subway was delayed, many passengers decided to travel afoot to their offices.

地下鉄が遅延したため、多くの乗客はオフィスまで徒歩で移動することにした。

Sense（1）

On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)

"The dogs were no sooner let loose, than the hare was afoot.

Sense（2）

On foot. (support of the body, standing)

Sense（3）

(figuratively) In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.