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verb

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1. To begin moving away.

   Example: We will head off on our holidays tomorrow.

2. To intercept.

   Example: The cavalry will head off the bandits at the pass.

   Synonyms:cut off

3. To avoid the undesirable consequences of; prevent.

   Example: The government took steps to head off summertime shortages of gasoline.

4. To turn away from the wind.