1. (

• afoot

) traveling by foot; "she was afoot when I saw her this morning" ;

2. (

• afoot ,
• underway

) currently in progress; "there is mischief afoot"; "plans are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are underway" ;

1. (

• afoot ,

) on foot; walking; "they went to the village afoot"; "quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback" ;