Question 1

What does "head off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To leave a place and travel somewhere.

Question 2

How do you use "head off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

It's getting late — I think I'll head off home before the traffic gets too bad.

Question 3

Is "head off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"head off" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Two distinct senses. The 'depart' sense is very common in everyday speech. The 'intercept/prevent' sense is also widely used, particularly in journalism and discussions about avoiding problems or confrontations. In the 'prevent' sense, it is separable ('head trouble off at the pass').

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