head

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the person in charge of a group, school, or organization.

n. the person occupying the highest position of authority within a hierarchy.

“She was appointed as the new head of the marketing department.”

“As the head of the commission, he was responsible for delivering the final report to the prime minister.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the top or front part of something, like a table, a bed, or a page.

n. the uppermost or foremost extremity of an object.

“Write your name clearly at the head of the exam paper.”

“The host sat at the head of the table, presiding over the evening's festivities with quiet confidence.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking

n. the white foam on top of a glass of beer.

n. the layer of froth or foam that forms on the surface of a fermented beverage.

“The waiter poured the beer carefully to ensure it had a perfect head.”

“A thick, creamy head is often considered a sign of a well-poured draught ale.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a way to count animals or people in a group.

n. a unit of counting, typically applied to livestock or used in the phrase 'per head' for individuals.

“The farmer has over fifty head of cattle on his land.”

“The cost of the dinner was calculated at forty dollars per head, including wine and service.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Nautical Technical

n. the bathroom or toilet on a boat or ship.

n. the latrine or restroom facilities aboard a maritime vessel.

“The sailor went below deck to use the head before his shift started.”

“The captain ordered the crew to clean the head as part of the weekly inspection routine.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to travel or move in a certain direction.

v. to proceed or move in a specified direction. Intransitive, often followed by 'for' or 'towards'.

“We should head home before it starts to rain.”

“After the conference concluded, the delegates began to head toward the station to catch their respective trains.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to be the leader of something or to be at the front of a line.

v. to serve as the leader or person in charge of an organization or movement.

“She was chosen to head the new research project.”

“The CEO will head the delegation during the international trade negotiations in Brussels next month.”

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to hit a ball with your head, especially in football.

v. to strike or propel a ball using the head. Transitive in a sporting context.

“He managed to head the ball into the net in the final minute.”

“The defender leaped high to head the cross away from the goal, preventing a certain score.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. the most important or highest in rank.

adj. principal or most important in rank or status. Usually placed before the noun.

“The head chef is responsible for everything that happens in the kitchen.”

“The head office issued a statement clarifying the company's position on the recent environmental legislation.”