headed off

VERB

block off

Synonyms

WEAK

intercept interfere with intervene stop

Example Sentences

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On April 19, he was headed off to Jordan to see his family.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

If your mom had come to you when she first had trouble with her taxes, you might have headed off this situation completely.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom headed off a bid to block public funding for modernization efforts at some of America’s busiest ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Rose looked totally relaxed as he headed off the course, smiling broadly as he slapped high-fives with the patrons congratulating him on a fantastic day's work.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

The Hunters shouldered their packs and their bows and headed off toward the cabins.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan