as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
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Recent Examples of head off
Generally speaking, blowing the head off a monster usually gives you a safe moment.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
This spa is the perfect spot to wrap up your adventure before heading off to Egilsstadir Airport for the short flight back to Reykjavik.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The bill extends all the Trump tax cuts of 2017, thus heading off a $4 trillion tax INCREASE next year.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
Warning signs Preventive care is one of the best tools that both patients and their health care providers have to head off major health problems.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
This spa is the perfect spot to wrap up your adventure before heading off to Egilsstadir Airport for the short flight back to Reykjavik.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The bill extends all the Trump tax cuts of 2017, thus heading off a $4 trillion tax INCREASE next year.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
Warning signs Preventive care is one of the best tools that both patients and their health care providers have to head off major health problems.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for head off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for head off
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The volume of the baggy jean demands direction, and a brown boot can provide a visual anchor that prevents the outfit from totally overflowing.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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This prevents environmental waste while revivifying the rhythms, lyricism, and human emotions of Korean musical heritage.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Thanks to their collective efforts, well over one million child deaths were averted.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In November, the city transit system averted a strike when the parties agreed to a one-year contract with 5% raises.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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“Head off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20off. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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