head off
US /hed ɔf/
UK /hed ɔf/
1.
menghalang, mencegah, memintas
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.
Polis berjaya menghalang penunjuk perasaan sebelum mereka sampai ke kedutaan.
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We need to head off the cattle before they wander too far.
Kita perlu menghalau lembu sebelum mereka merayau terlalu jauh.
2.
berangkat, bertolak
to leave a place
:
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I need to head off now if I want to catch my train.
Saya perlu berangkat sekarang jika ingin mengejar kereta api saya.
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They decided to head off early to avoid traffic.
Mereka memutuskan untuk berangkat awal untuk mengelakkan kesesakan lalu lintas.