Project Planning Jargon

noun A person's head or the top part of the body

verb To go in a particular direction or to a particular place

adverb In the direction of the front or top

• I need to head off to the meeting now.
• I should head off to catch the bus.
• Let's head off to the party before it gets too late.
• I need to head off this problem before it escalates.

verb to provide an explanation or justification for something

preposition used to indicate that something has been taken into consideration or included in a calculation

• The accountant ensured that every expense was properly accounted for in the financial statements.
• I made sure to account for all the money I spent on my trip.
• I totally forgot to account for the drinks we bought last night.
• Her dedication to her work accounted for her success in the company.