head away from

head away from (someone or something)

To move away from someone or something. We're heading away from the entrance—can you see us yet? We headed away from the strange man on the corner who was yelling expletives at passersby. You better head away from there, it's not safe!

See also: away, head

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head away from someone or something

to turn and move away from someone or something. The car headed away from Andrew and he knew he was stranded for at least an hour. We headed away from the store, not knowing that my purse was riding on the roof of the car.

See also: away, head

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