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Definition head off in American English

head off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to prevent something from taking place

Example

The police acted quickly and managed to head off a violent confrontation.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avert
2

to leave

Example

We should be heading off soon.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
3

to prevent someone from going somewhere by getting in front of them

Example

Let's try and head them off before they cross the bridge.

Synonyms and related words
stop prevent keep from
Definition head off in American English