Head off
verb
To leave from one place to move to another.
After bidding farewell to his friends, he headed off to his new city.
Often appears as...
- head off to
- head off for
verb
To prevent something from happening.
Trying to head off the argument, Karen changed the subject swiftly.
Often appears as...
- head off a disaster
- head off an argument
Usage tips
Approval
verb
To leave from one place to move to another.
After bidding farewell to his friends, he headed off to his new city.
Often appears as...
- head off to
- head off for
verb
To prevent something from happening.
Trying to head off the argument, Karen changed the subject swiftly.
Often appears as...
- head off a disaster
- head off an argument
Usage tips
Approval
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Journeys
Use 'head off' when talking about the beginning of a trip or movement.
They headed off on their road trip at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
'Head off' is casual, suitable for everyday conversation, not formal events.
I need to head off to work now, see you!
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Implied
The phrase often implies moving in a specific direction or towards a destination.
She headed off towards the mountains.
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Journeys
Use 'head off' when talking about the beginning of a trip or movement.
They headed off on their road trip at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
'Head off' is casual, suitable for everyday conversation, not formal events.
I need to head off to work now, see you!
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Implied
The phrase often implies moving in a specific direction or towards a destination.
She headed off towards the mountains.
Pro Tip 1/3Starting Journeys
Use 'head off' when talking about the beginning of a trip or movement.
They headed off on their road trip at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
'Head off' is casual, suitable for everyday conversation, not formal events.
I need to head off to work now, see you!
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Implied
The phrase often implies moving in a specific direction or towards a destination.
She headed off towards the mountains.
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