Head west: meaning, definitions and examples

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head west

 

[ hed west ]

Phrase
Context #1 | Phrase

direction

To go in the direction of the west; to travel or move towards the west.

Synonyms

go west, move west, travel west.

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Word Description / Examples
head west

Similar to 'head west,' used for directions or travel plans. It often implies intention and direction.

  • We'll head west after lunch.
  • The caravan will head west tomorrow morning.
go west

Casual, commonly used in everyday conversation. Can imply a simple movement or journey towards the west.

  • Let's go west to find a new adventure.
  • They decided to go west for their weekend getaway.
move west

Implies a change in location or shifting position towards the west. Can be used for both people and objects.

  • The company plans to move west to expand its operations.
  • The settlers decided to move west in search of new opportunities.
travel west

Used when discussing trips or journeys. Emphasizes the act of traveling.

  • They plan to travel west across the country.
  • During their vacation, they will travel west to visit several states.

Examples of usage

  • He instructed us to head west until we reached the ocean.
  • If you head west from here, you will eventually reach the mountains.
  • We decided to head west for our road trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "head west" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dirigir-se para o oeste

🇮🇳 पश्चिम की ओर जाना

🇩🇪 nach Westen gehen

🇮🇩 menuju barat

🇺🇦 рухатися на захід

🇵🇱 udać się na zachód

🇯🇵 西に向かう

🇫🇷 aller vers l'ouest

🇪🇸 dirigirse al oeste

🇹🇷 batıya gitmek

🇰🇷 서쪽으로 가다

🇸🇦 اتجه غربًا

🇨🇿 jít na západ

🇸🇰 ísť na západ

🇨🇳 向西走

🇸🇮 iti proti zahodu

🇮🇸 fara vestur

🇰🇿 батысқа қарай жүру

🇬🇪 დასავლეთისკენ წასვლა

🇦🇿 qərbə getmək

🇲🇽 dirigirse al oeste

Etymology

The phrase 'head west' originates from the concept of using the cardinal directions for navigation. It has been used for centuries by travelers, explorers, and navigators to indicate the direction towards the west. As people ventured into the unknown, heading west often symbolized new beginnings, opportunities, and adventures.