head off

US /hed ɔf/
UK /hed ɔf/
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1.

intercettare, prevenire, bloccare

to prevent someone or something from going in a particular direction by getting in front of them

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The police managed to head off the protestors before they reached the embassy.
La polizia è riuscita a intercettare i manifestanti prima che raggiungessero l'ambasciata.
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We need to head off the cattle before they wander too far.
Dobbiamo radunare il bestiame prima che si allontani troppo.
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interceptblockpreventavertforestall
2.

partire, andarsene

to leave a place

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I need to head off now if I want to catch my train.
Devo andare ora se voglio prendere il mio treno.
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They decided to head off early to avoid traffic.
Hanno deciso di partire presto per evitare il traffico.
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departleaveset offstart outgo
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