head into

head into (something)

1. To move or guide someone or something into some place or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "head" and "into." If you head the car into that space carefully, I don't think you'll hit the cars parked on either side. Head the kids into the classroom and get them set up for naptime. I'll get our collie to head the sheep into their pen.

2. To start moving the front end or part of something into some thing or place. If you head into that space carefully, I don't think you'll hit the cars on either side of you. As the deckhands shouted instructions, the captain headed into the empty space at the dock. Because this parking lot can become a real zoo, I'd much rather back into a spot than head into one so I can just pull right out when I'm done shopping

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head someone or something into someone or something

to direct someone or something into someone or something. Jill headed the car into the parking place. I headed Rachel into the ice cream store and left her on her own.

See also: head

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