Meaning of the word afk in English

What does afk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

afk

US /ˌeɪ.efˈkeɪ/
UK /ˌeɪ.efˈkeɪ/

Abbreviation

away from keyboard (used in online communication to indicate that one is temporarily not at one's computer)

Example:
I'll be AFK for a few minutes to grab a snack.
He went AFK during the game, so we had to wait for him.