head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

intransitive verb

: leave, depart

Examples of head out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That his name was leaked as a prospective future CEO to drama-seeking observers only set off erroneous ripple effects of speculation that Solomon was headed out the door. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Residents say the beach typically sees a handful of four-wheelers and side-by-sides — with most heading out to fish, not joy-riding. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

In a statement, the sheriff's office urged hikers, particularly those exploring the backcountry, to know their limits and prepare before heading out. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

While on board the Royal yacht Brittania and about to head out on the water, Diana looked excited and happy in a silk floral dress designed by Donald Campbell. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for head out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout