head out

Begin to leave

Head out means to leave or depart, typically to go somewhere specific: I'm heading out to the store, We should head out before traffic gets bad.

The phrase implies purposeful movement toward a destination rather than simply leaving.

It's casual and common in everyday speech: What time are you heading out tomorrow?

Related

make a move · venture · set off · embark · time to go · journey · start · on my way · door · keys · goodbye · say goodbye · road · drive · destination · trip · pack · ready

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Opposites
DEPARTURE vs. ARRIVAL

head outarrive

Reach a destination

pull in · come in · get in · get there · show up

movement vs. staying

head outstay

Remain in position

remain · stay put · stick around · stay behind · hang around

entering vs. exiting

head outcome in

Permitted to enter

go in · enter · head back · return · come back

Family

head, out, heads, headed, heading, headless, header, headfirst, headlong

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Top 20,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G