on foot

travel movement

The phrase "on foot" primarily refers to traveling by walking, emphasizing the mode of transportation without the use of vehicles or animals.

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Definition

A2Travel

(common)Traveling by walking instead of using a vehicle or riding an animal.

Example

We decided to go to the park on foot.
She commutes to work on foot every day.

B1General Use

(common)Moving or being active while walking.

Example

They explored the city on foot.
The hikers traveled the trail on foot.

C1Preparation or Progress

(less common, formal)In progress or being prepared.

Example

A new initiative is on foot to improve public transportation.
Plans for the event are already on foot.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on foot":

foot it on the hoof set foot on one's feet foot trip my foot front foot horse and foot hoof it walk over on the road out on one's feet on the front foot on the ground walk in turn of foot feet on the ground on the street on the trot on one's legs feet first on tiptoe on the way put one foot in front of the other in stride foot soldier on the flat