Synonyms of headed off

headed off

verb

past tense of head off

as in averted

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• averted
• prevented
• precluded
• avoided
• obviated
• staved off
• helped
• escaped
• provided
• forestalled
• anticipated
• interfered (with)
• saved
• shook
• compensated (for)
• warded (off)
• evaded
• neutralized
• nullified
• thwarted
• deterred
• retarded
• prohibited
• hampered
• hindered
• fended (off)
• made up (for)
• deflected
• impeded
• offset
• frustrated
• eluded
• foiled
• balked
• stopped
• stalled
• blocked
• baffled
• shunned
• negated
• forbade
• eschewed
• inhibited
• barred
• checked
• arrested
• ducked
• counteracted
• counterbalanced
• circumvented
• halted
• dodged
• checkmated
• shirked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisted
• aided
• abetted
• facilitated
• eased
• left
• smoothed
• forwarded
• advanced
• encouraged
• promoted
• cultivated
• permitted
• let
• fostered
• nurtured
• allowed
• furthered
• unclogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headed off

From there, Adenot headed off to continue an ongoing scientific study by swabbing areas on the exterior of the airlock and her gloves for possible microorganisms. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Snell threw two pitches to Hao-Yu Lee and then, after a conversation with home plate umpire Chris Guccione, headed off the field and disappeared down the dugout tunnel. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Alba had previously spoken to PEOPLE about getting ready for the moment Honor headed off to college. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Afterward, everyone but National League All-Star Crow-Armstrong headed off for parts unknown for a brief respite and a chance to decompress before the second half. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

Prince George is headed off to Eton come September, and on his very first day, the 12-year-old future king (who will have turned 13 by that point) will have a test to face. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Price and her dogs then ran from the area while the bear headed off in the opposite direction. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026

In Rouen, a small group headed off to the D-Day landing beaches, one of Uniworld’s Masterpiece Collection experiences (available at an additional cost), while in Vernon, a visit to a local cider farm was a hit with passengers. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

With both clubs headed off to European finals, the only real jeopardy in the game came from injuries. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026