1
: with the head or front making the initial contact
the cars collided head-on
2
: in direct opposition, confrontation, or contradiction
met the problem head-on
1
: having the front facing in the direction of initial contact or line of sight
a head-on collision
2
: frontal sense 2b
a head-on confrontation
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Adverb
the underdog team met its more talented opponent head-on and won the hockey game through sheer grit
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The cars were significantly damaged in an apparent head-on collision.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Many of its rivals are also racing head-on into the EV market.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2023
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Adverb
Leaders must address this resistance head-on and empower HR to embrace new approaches that truly support employees and, in turn, shareholder value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The cars were significantly damaged in an apparent head-on collision.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Raquel Leviss will be addressing her actions head-on.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Many of its rivals are also racing head-on into the EV market.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2023
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“Head-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head-on. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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