Head away from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɛd/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈfɹəm

HED uh-WAY frum

UK

hˈɛd/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /fɹˈɒm

HED uh-WAY FROM

Definition

To leave a place or move in the opposite direction from something. Often used when talking about going away from a location.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in spoken English. Typically followed by a place or thing: 'head away from the city.' Implies intentional movement, not just physical distance. Do not confuse with 'head for' (move toward).

• Spanish: alejarse de
• Portuguese (BR): afastar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): afastar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 离开
• Chinese (Traditional): 離開
• Hindi: से दूर जाना
• Arabic: يبتعد عن
• Bengali: দূরে চলে যাওয়া
• Russian: удаляться от
• Japanese: 〜から離れる
• Vietnamese: rời khỏi
• Korean: ~에서 멀어지다
• Turkish: -den uzaklaşmak
• Urdu: سے دور جانا
• Indonesian: menjauh dari

Example Sentences

We need to head away from the city before it gets dark.

basic

The children headed away from the playground after lunch.

basic

Let's head away from the crowds and find somewhere quiet.

basic

After hearing the thunder, we quickly headed away from the river.

natural

The tour group will head away from the museum and go to the market next.

natural

If you feel lost, just head away from the highway and look for a local road.

natural