Pronunciation: /hɛd ɔf/
noun A person's head or the top part of the body
A1 I need to buy a new head off for my toothbrush.
A2 The head off of the hammer broke off while I was working.
B1 The head off of the screwdriver is magnetic for easy screw placement.
B2 I always make sure to pack an extra head off for my electric razor when traveling.
C1 The head off of the statue was carefully carved to perfection by the artist.
C2 The head off of the guitar is made of high-quality wood for optimal sound resonance.
verb To go in a particular direction or to a particular place
A1 I need to head off to the store to buy some milk.
A2 She heads off to work every morning at 8 am.
B1 The team decided to head off on their hiking trip early in the morning.
B2 After finishing his work, he headed off to meet his friends for dinner.
C1 The CEO heads off to various meetings around the world to discuss business strategies.
C2 Before the storm hit, the residents were advised to head off to safer locations.
adverb In the direction of the front or top
A1 I need to head off to work soon.
A2 She decided to head off on a road trip with her friends.
B1 I usually head off any potential issues before they escalate.
B2 The team leader headed off any conflicts during the meeting.
C1 The diplomat successfully headed off a potential crisis between the two countries.
C2 The negotiator's quick thinking helped to head off a major disaster.
formal I need to head off to the meeting now.
informal I should head off to catch the bus.
slang Let's head off to the party before it gets too late.
figurative I need to head off this problem before it escalates.
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