English · Phrasal verb Attested

head up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lãnh đạo hoặc chỉ đạo; điều hành

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To close (a cask, barrel, etc.) by fitting a head to it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đóng (thùng, barrel, v.v.) bằng cách lắp đầu vào

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To turn towards the wind

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quay hướng về gió

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Head

What does “head up” mean?

To lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of.

Is “head up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.