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Definition of Head off
1. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Obviate, Stave Off, Ward Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Definition of Head off
1. Verb. (intransitive) To begin moving away. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To intercept. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To avoid some usually negative consequence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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