Count heads Meaning in English
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈhɛdz
KOWNT HEDZ
kˈaʊnt/ /hˈɛdz
KOWNT HEDZ
Definition
To count the number of people present in a group, meeting, or event.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic expression. Used when checking how many people are present, for practical or organizational reasons. Often used instead of 'take attendance.' Not used for counting items, only people.
Spanish: contar personasPortuguese (BR): contar pessoasPortuguese (PT): contar pessoasChinese (Simplified): 清点人数Chinese (Traditional): 清點人數Hindi: लोगों की गिनती करनाArabic: عدّ الأشخاصBengali: লোক গণনা করাRussian: пересчитать людейJapanese: 人数を数えるVietnamese: đếm ngườiKorean: 사람 수를 세다Turkish: kişi sayısını saymakUrdu: لوگوں کو گنناIndonesian: menghitung jumlah orang
Example Sentences
Let's count heads before we get on the bus.
basic
Can you count heads to see if everyone is here?
basic
The teacher stopped to count heads during the field trip.
basic
"Someone count heads so we don't leave anyone behind!"
natural
We always count heads before closing the doors at events.
natural
It'll be quick—I just need to count heads before we get started.
natural