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to head off
[phrase form: head]
01
to begin a journey or depart from a place
Intransitive: to head off | to head off somewhere
Examples
We 'll need to head off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
02
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
Examples
The sheepdog was trained to head off the wandering sheep and guide them back to the flock.
03
to take action to prevent or resolve a problem before it occurs
Transitive: to head off a problem
Examples
The company decided to head off any potential disputes by clarifying the contract terms.
