head off
head
hɛd
hed
off
ɔf
awf
British pronunciation
/hˈɛd ˈɒf/

英語での「head off」の定義と意味

to head off
[phrase form: head]
01

出発する, 旅立つ

to begin a journey or depart from a place
Intransitive: to head off | to head off somewhere
to head off definition and meaning
example
We 'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
交通を避けるために朝早く出発する必要があります。
02

遮断する, 方向を変える

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
example
The sheepdog was trained to head off the wandering sheep and guide them back to the flock.
その牧羊犬は、さまよう羊を遮断し、群れに戻すように訓練されていました。
03

防ぐ, 未然に防ぐ

to take action to prevent or resolve a problem before it occurs
Transitive: to head off a problem
example
The company decided to head off any potential disputes by clarifying the contract terms.
会社は契約条件を明確にすることで、潜在的な紛争を未然に防ぐことを決めました。
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