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Definition head in British English

head verb

verb
/hed/
1

to go in a particular direction

Example

Where are you headed?

Example

We decided to head for home.

Example

She headed towards the library.

Example

They headed north, across the desert.

Synonyms and related words
head go progress
2

to be in control of a group or an organization

Example

Lord Justice Scott will head the inquiry.

Example

You will work with the management team headed by Miles Broughton.

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
3

to be at the top of a list

Example

London heads the list of the most popular tourist cities.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
4

to be at the front of a line of people

Example

The mayor will head the procession through the town centre.

Synonyms and related words
queue line up push in
5

to put a title at the top of a piece of writing

Example

The information sheet was headed 'Medical Insurance'.

Synonyms and related words
address annotate backdate
6

to hit the ball with your head in the game of football

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
Definition head in British English

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