head off

Meaning

1. To begin moving away.
2. To intercept.
3. To avoid the undesirable consequences of; to prevent.
4. To start out.
5. To turn away from the wind.

Concepts

head off

stave off

stop

avert

obviate

check

hinder

prevent

block

debar

deflect

forefend

forfend

divert

intercept

obstruct

avoid

fend off

ward off

arrest

halt

impede

thwart

catch

interrupt

escape

turn danger into safety

discourage

foreclose

kibosh

cross

baffle

bar

bilk

block out

block up

blockade

cramp

deter

embarrass

foil

forbid

forestall

frustrate

help

incapacitate

inhibit

queer

restrain

scotch

shut

spoil

stymie

stymy

trammel

bring up

cut

cut off

delay

detain

draw up

flag down

hold up

pull

pull up

rein

rein in

stagnate

stall

stay

still

switch off

turn off

turn out