head for

head for(
hehd
 
for
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ir para
We're heading for the park. Do you want to join us?Vamos para el parque. ¿Nos acompañas?
b. ir hacia
Bob and Dean didn't realize that their canoe was heading for a waterfall.Bob y Dean no se daban cuenta de que su canoa iba hacia una catarata.
c. dirigirse hacia
A crowd of people was heading for town hall.Una multitud se dirigía hacia el ayuntamiento.
d. dirigirse a
Carlos abruptly stood up and headed straight for the bathroom.Carlos se levantó bruscamente y se dirigió derecho al baño.
a. buscarse
You're heading for trouble with that attitude.Con esa actitud te estás buscando problemas.
b. ir camino a
We can't let the shareholders know that we're heading for bankruptcy. Not yet.No podemos decirles a los accionistas que vamos camino a la quiebra. Todavía no.
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