HEAD SOMEONE/SOMETHING OFF


Meaning of HEAD SOMEONE/SOMETHING OFF in English

he went to head off the cars : INTERCEPT, divert, deflect, redirect, re-route, draw away, turn away.

they headed off a row : FORESTALL, avert, ward off, fend off, stave off, hold off, nip in the bud, keep at bay; prevent, avoid, stop.

2192; headword

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