I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: an expedition for securing heads as trophies
II. intransitive verb
1. : to kill and decapitate enemies and preserve their heads as trophies
2. : to seek to deprive political enemies of position or influence
an opportunity for local sniping and headhunting in individual states and districts — New York Times
III. transitive verb
: to recruit (personnel and especially executives) for top-level jobs
intransitive verb
: to recruit personnel for top-level jobs