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Uncommonhead off
The correct spelling is head off.
How to pronounce head off
verb
Say it like: Hee-d o-ff
The correct spelling is head off. To begin moving away. For example: "We will head off on our holidays tomorrow."
Usage Examples
“We will head off on our holidays tomorrow.”
“The cavalry will head off the bandits at the pass.”
“The government took steps to head off summertime shortages of gasoline.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To begin moving away.
- 2.To intercept.
- 3.To avoid the undesirable consequences of; prevent.
- 4.To turn away from the wind.
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