head out
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To leave and go somewhere.
Literal meaning: To direct yourself 'out' (outside or away from a place).
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To leave where you are and go to another place, usually in a relaxed or purposeful manner.
"We're going to head out for lunch in about ten minutes — want to come?"
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 informal
To move in a particular direction, often away from a central area toward the outskirts or open space.
"After setting up camp, they decided to head out into the desert to watch the sunset."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday American and British English. Typically used for casual departures rather than formal journeys. Often followed by a destination phrase ('head out to the shops', 'head out for a walk'). Friendly and conversational in tone.
Commonly used with
for a walk to the shops early soon tonight tomorrow
Forms
Base
head out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
heads out
he/she/it
Past simple
headed out
yesterday
Past participle
headed out
have + pp
-ing form
heading out
continuous
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