head off

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

自動詞 他動詞

(intransitive) To begin moving away. / (transitive) To intercept. / (transitive) To avoid the undesirable consequences of; prevent. / (intransitive) To start out. / (nautical) To turn away from the wind.

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As soon as the movie ended, we decided to head off before the crowds arrived.

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意味（1）

(intransitive) To begin moving away.

We will head off on our holidays tomorrow.

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意味（2）

(transitive) To intercept.

The cavalry will head off the bandits at the pass.

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意味（3）

(transitive) To avoid the undesirable consequences of; prevent.

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

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意味（4）

(intransitive) To start out.

Perseus, St. George, Hercules, Jonah, and Vishnoo! there’s a member-roll for you! What club but the whaleman’s can head off like that?

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意味（5）

(nautical) To turn away from the wind.

heads off （ present singular third-person ）

heading off （ participle present ）

headed off （ participle past ）

headed off （ past ）