Head toward Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɛd/ /ˈtɔɹd/, /təˈwɔɹd
HED TORD, tuh-WORD
hˈɛd/ /tʊwˈɔːd
HED tuh-WAWD
Definition
To move or travel in the direction of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both speaking and writing. Usually informal and often used when talking about directions, travel, or intentions. Can be used for both physical and figurative movement. Alternative forms: 'head towards' (British spelling). Do not confuse with 'head up' (lead, supervise).
Spanish: dirigirse hacia - ir haciaPortuguese (BR): ir em direção a - seguir paraPortuguese (PT): ir em direção a - dirigir-se paraChinese (Simplified): 朝…走去 - 朝…前进Chinese (Traditional): 朝…走去 - 朝…前進Hindi: की ओर बढ़ना - की दिशा में जानाArabic: يتجه نحو - يسير نحوBengali: দিকে যাত্রা করা - দিকে এগিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: направляться к - двигаться кJapanese: 向かうVietnamese: đi về phía - hướng tớiKorean: ~으로 향하다Turkish: -e doğru gitmek - yönelmekUrdu: کی طرف جاناIndonesian: menuju ke - menuju ke arah
Example Sentences
We will head toward the park after lunch.
basic
The students head toward the classroom every morning.
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Let's head toward the exit before the movie ends.
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After work, I usually head toward the gym to blow off steam.
natural
The team is heading toward some major changes this year.
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If you head toward the city center, you'll find plenty of good restaurants.
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