Head west: meaning, definitions and examples
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head west
[ hed west ]
direction
To go in the direction of the west; to travel or move towards the west.
Synonyms
go west, move west, travel west
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
Word origin
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.