ALL meanings of headed
head·ed
H h - verb with object headed to remove the upper branches of (a tree). 1
- verb with object headed Fox Hunting. to turn aside (a fox) from its intended course. 1
- verb with object headed to get in front of in order to stop, turn aside, attack, etc. 1
- verb with object headed headline (def 4). 1
- verb with object headed Soccer. to propel (the ball) by striking it with the head, especially with the forehead. 1
- verb without object headed to move forward toward a point specified; direct one's course; go in a certain direction: to head toward town. 1
- verb without object headed to come or grow to a head; form a head: Cabbage heads quickly. 1
- verb without object headed (of a river or stream) to have the head or source where specified. 1
- idioms headed (down) by the head, Nautical. so loaded as to draw more water forward than aft. 1
- idioms headed come to a head, to suppurate, as a boil. to reach a crisis; culminate: The struggle for power came to a head. 1
- idioms headed get one's head together, Slang. to have one's actions, thoughts, or emotions under control or in order: If he'd get his head together, maybe he'd get to work on time. 1
- idioms headed give head, Slang: Vulgar. to perform fellatio or cunnilingus. 1
- idioms headed give someone his / her head, to permit someone to do as he or she likes; allow someone freedom of choice: She wanted to go away to college, and her parents gave her her head. 1
- idioms headed go to someone's head, to make someone dizzy or drunk; overcome one with excitement: Power went to his head. The brandy went to his head. to make someone conceited or self-important: Success went to his head. 1
- idioms headed hang one's head, to become dejected or ashamed: When he realized what an unkind thing he had done, he hung his head in shame. Also, hide one's head. 1
- idioms headed have one’s head screwed on right / straight, Informal. to be sensible or rational: It seems like these young people have their heads screwed on right and that our future is in great hands. Also, have one’s head on right/straight. 1
- idioms headed head and shoulders, far better, more qualified, etc.; superior: In intelligence, he was head and shoulders above the rest of the children in the class. Archaic. by force. 1
- idioms headed head over heels, headlong, as in a somersault: He tripped and fell head over heels into the gully. intensely; completely: head over heels in love. impulsively; carelessly: They plunged head over heels into the fighting. 1
- idioms headed head to head, in direct opposition or competition: The candidates will debate head to head. 1
- idioms headed keep one's head, to remain calm or poised, as in the midst of crisis or confusion: It was fortunate that someone kept his head and called a doctor. 1
- idioms headed keep one's head above water, to remain financially solvent: Despite their debts, they are managing to keep their heads above water. 1
- idioms headed lay / put heads together, to meet in order to discuss, consult, or scheme: Neither of them had enough money for a tour of Europe, so they put their heads together and decided to find jobs there. 1
- idioms headed lose one's head, to become uncontrolled or wildly excited: When he thought he saw an animal in the underbrush, he lost his head and began shooting recklessly. 1
- idioms headed make head, to progress or advance, especially despite opposition; make headway: There have been many delays, but we are at last making head. 1
- idioms headed make heads roll, to exert authority by firing or dismissing employees or subordinates: He made heads roll as soon as he took office. 1
- idioms headed not make head or tail of, to be unable to understand or decipher: We couldn't make head or tail of the strange story. Also, not make heads or tails of. 1
- idioms headed off the top of one's head, candidly or extemporaneously: Off the top of my head, I'd say that's right. 1
- idioms headed one's head off, extremely; excessively: We screamed our heads off at that horror movie. He laughed his head off at the monkey's antics. 1
- idioms headed on one's head, as one's responsibility or fault: Because of his reckless driving he now has the deaths of three persons on his head. 1
- idioms headed out of one's head / mind, insane; crazy. Informal. delirious; irrational: You're out of your head if you accept those terms. 1
- idioms headed over one's head, beyond one's comprehension, ability, or resources: The classical allusion went right over his head. beyond one's financial resources or ability to pay: He's lost over his head in that poker game. 1
- idioms headed over someone's head, to appeal to someone having a superior position or prior claim: She went over her supervisor's head and complained to a vice president. 1
- idioms headed pull one's head in, Australian Slang. to keep quiet or mind one's own business; shut up. 1
- idioms headed rear its (ugly) head, (of something undesirable) to emerge or make an appearance, especially after being hidden: Jealousy reared its ugly head and destroyed their relationship. 1
- idioms headed take it into one's head, to form a notion, purpose, or plan: She took it into her head to study medicine. Also, take into one's head. 1
- idioms headed turn someone's head, to cause someone to become smug or conceited: Her recent success has completely turned her head. to cause one to become foolish or confused: A whirlwind romance has quite turned his head. 1
- noun headed Having a head or heading. 1
- adjective headed having a head or heads 0
- adjective headed (in combination) 0
- adjective headed having a heading 0
- adjective headed having a mind or intellect as specified 0
- adjective headed formed into a head, as cabbage 0