afoot

• يصف شيئًا يحدث أو يُخطط له، غالبًا بشكل سري أو نشط.

Describes something that is happening or being planned, often in a secret or active manner.

1. Traveling by footB2formal

   Moving or traveling by walking, not using any vehicle.

   سيرًا على الأقدام

   • The journey was made entirely afoot through the countryside.
   • They set out afoot early in the morning.
   • The explorers traveled afoot across the rugged terrain.

   المرادفاتpedestrianwalking

   الأضدادmotorizedvehicular

2. Currently in progressB2informal

   Happening or being planned, often secretly or actively underway.

   قيد التنفيذ

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.

   المرادفاتastirbrewinghappeningongoingunderway

   الأضدادcompletedconcludedendedfinishedterminated

3. On foot; walkingB2formal

   In the process of walking; not using transportation.

   ماشيًا على القدمين

   • The scouts moved afoot through the forest.
   • She prefers to travel afoot in the city center.
   • The entire group was afoot for the charity walk.

   المرادفاتambulanthikingpedestrianwalking

• ظرف يعني «قيد التنفيذ» أو «جارٍ» أو «آخذ في الحدوث»، ويُستخدم غالبًا لوصف أحداث أو خطط أو أعمال تُنفَّذ الآن أو تُعدّ. وقد يعني أيضًا «سيرًا على القدمين» بمعناه الحرفي، وإن كان هذا الاستعمال أقل شيوعًا.

An adverb meaning "in progress" or "happening," often used to describe events, plans, or activities that are currently underway or being prepared. It can also mean "on foot" in a literal sense, though this usage is less common.

1. In progress or happeningB2informal

   Currently being planned or taking place, often secretly or actively.

   قيد التنفيذ

   • There are rumors afoot about a company merger.
   • Something suspicious is afoot in the office.
   • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.

   المرادفاتastirbrewinghappeningongoingstirringunderway

2. On footB2formal

   Traveling by walking rather than by vehicle.

   سيرًا على الأقدام

   • The travelers journeyed afoot through the countryside.
   • They arrived afoot, having walked from the station.
   • The scouts moved afoot to avoid detection.

   المرادفاتwalking