head off
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head off
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to depart)
a. marcharse
As soon as he had saved up a bit of money, Randy headed off for New York to become an actor.Tan pronto como había ahorrado unas monedas, Randy se marchó a Nueva York para probar suerte como actor.
2. (nautical)
a. derivar
The sails are luffing. You need to head off a little.Las velas están gualdrapeando. Tienes que derivar un poco.
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.).
a. atajar
We don't have everything ready for the surprise party yet, so if you see Jaime, try to head him off.Todavía no tenemos todo preparado para la fiesta de sorpresa, así que si ves a Jaime, trata de atajarlo.
4. (to deter)
a. atajar
We'll only be able to head off economic collapse through drastic measures.Solo podremos atajar una colapso económico con medidas drásticas.
b. interceptar (person, troops)
Our troops were help to head off the enemy forces before they could reach the bridge.Nuestras tropas pudieron interceptar a las fuerzas enemigas antes de que pudieran llegar al puente.
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