Head Off (Verb)
Meaning
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- To head off a potential crisis, the company increased production to meet the growing demand.
- By reducing salt intake, doctors can help head off high blood pressure in patients.
- The negotiators worked through the night to head off a union strike.
- Scientists are racing to find a cure for cancer to head off the growing number of cases.
- The government has implemented a new policy to head off the spread of the infectious disease.