Heading

/ˈhɛd.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The title or topic of a piece of writing or discussion.

The heading of the report clearly indicated the main focus of the analysis.

The direction in which someone or something is moving.

We are now heading towards the nearest gas station.

An act of heading a ball, especially in sports like soccer.

His heading ability is impressive, as he scored several goals with his head.

verb

To move in a specified direction.

We will be heading south for our vacation.

From the Old English 'hēafod' meaning 'head', which developed into the concept of heading as related to direction or title.

heading south

To go in a downward or deteriorating direction.

heading home

To be on one's way back to one's home.

heading in the right direction

Making progress towards a goal.

lead

To direct or guide a course towards a specific goal.

orientation

The determination of the relative position of something.

topic

The subject of a conversation or writing.

Headed off

He was headed off to college after the summer.

Heading out

I'm heading out with friends tonight.