Head off
/hed ɒf/B2
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1. To prevent someone from going somewhere by blocking their path or redirecting them.
- The police managed to head off the protesters before they reached the embassy.
- We need to head off any potential conflicts before they escalate.
2. To start a journey or to depart.
- She decided to head off to the mountains for a weekend escape.
- Let's head off early to avoid the traffic.
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