head off
US /hed ɔf/
UK /hed ɒf/
구동사
1.
막다, 저지하다, 가로막다
to prevent someone or something from going in a particular direction by getting in front of them
예시:
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The police managed to head off the protestors before they reached the embassy.
경찰은 시위대가 대사관에 도착하기 전에 막아냈다.
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We need to head off the cattle before they wander too far.
소가 너무 멀리 가지 않도록 막아야 해.