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head off Meaning
Wordnet
head off (v)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
head off Sentence Examples
- I need to head off to the meeting in ten minutes.
- The car headed off down the highway, disappearing into the distance.
- The hikers headed off into the wilderness, their backpacks heavy with supplies.
- She headed off the dog as it lunged toward her, narrowly avoiding danger.
- We headed off the threat of a storm by reinforcing the windows and doors.
- The fire marshal headed off the fire before it could spread, saving several buildings.
- The team headed off the competition by scoring the winning goal in the last minutes of the game.
- The police headed off a riot by negotiating with the protesters and defusing the tension.
- The doctor headed off the infection by prescribing antibiotics and monitoring the patient closely.
- The politicians headed off the scandal by issuing a swift and remorseful apology.
FAQs About the word head off
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
avert,prevent, provide, obviate, interfere (with),stave off, escape, forestall, help, anticipate
aid, forward, assist, forward, assist, facilitate, ease,aid, facilitate, ease
I need to head off to the meeting in ten minutes.
The car headed off down the highway, disappearing into the distance.
The hikers headed off into the wilderness, their backpacks heavy with supplies.
She headed off the dog as it lunged toward her, narrowly avoiding danger.
