What is another word for heading off?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛdɪŋ ˈɒf] (IPA) 
Heading off is a phrase that can be used to describe a variety of actions, from stopping something before it begins to setting out on a new course. There are a number of synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, depending on the context and the desired emphasis. Some possible choices include deterring, forestalling, preventing, preempting, hindering, checking, intercepting, foiling, diverting, and steering clear of. Each of these words conveys a specific sense of action or intention, and can be used to add nuance and detail to a written or spoken statement.
