to head off
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Definizione e significato di "head off"in inglese

to head off
01

partire, mettersi in viaggio

to begin a journey or depart from a place 
Intransitive: to head off | to head off somewhere
to head off definition and meaning
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
frasale
verbo di movimento
regolare
inseparabile
particella
off
verbo base
head
presente
head off
3ª persona singolare
heads off
participio presente
heading off
passato semplice
headed off
participio passato
headed off
Esempi
We'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic. 

Dovremo partire presto al mattino per evitare il traffico.

02

intercettare, deviare

to block someone or something's path in order to redirect them or prevent them from proceeding in a particular direction 
Transitive: to head off sb/sth
to head off definition and meaning
Esempi
The sheepdog was trained to head off the wandering sheep and guide them back to the flock. 

Il cane pastore è stato addestrato a intercettare le pecore vaganti e guidarle di nuovo al gregge.

03

prevenire, scongiurare

to take action to prevent or resolve a problem before it occurs 
Transitive: to head off a problem
Esempi
The company decided to head off any potential disputes by clarifying the contract terms. 

L'azienda ha deciso di prevenire eventuali controversie chiarendo i termini del contratto.

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