Headed
/ˈhɛdɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
past tense of 'head'; to be in charge or to direct a group or organization.
She headed the committee that planned the annual fundraiser.
to move in a specified direction.
They are headed to the mountains for their vacation.
adjective
destined for a particular place.
The headed cargo ship was bound for the new port.
having a head of a specified kind.
He is a hot-headed individual who makes decisions impulsively.
Etymology
Derived from 'head' + the past participle suffix '-ed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
headed for
Moving towards a particular place or situation.
headed up
In charge of; leading a group or project.
headed off
To prevent something from happening by interposing oneself.
Related Words
lead
To guide or direct.
head
The upper part of the body or a leader.
heading
The direction one is facing or travelling.
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of going in a specific direction.
I'm headed to the party after work.
To have the primary responsibility for something.
He's heading the new project at work.