head-on

[ hed-on, -awn ]
/ ˈhɛdˈɒn, -ˈɔn /
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adjective

(of two objects) meeting with the fronts or heads foremost: a head-on collision.
facing the direction of forward motion or alignment; frontal.
characterized by direct opposition: a head-on confrontation.

adverb

with the front or head foremost, especially in a collision: She stepped out of the front door and walked head-on into her husband.

Origin of head-on

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Words nearby head-on

head-banger, head-butt, head-dropping test, head-hunting, head-load, head-on, head-to-head, head-up display, headache, headachy, headband

Words related to head on

personal, immediate, smack, prompt, lineal, succeeding, straight, dilapidation, bump, slam, rap, pileup, crash, thud, impact, wreck, concussion, jar, jolt, percussion

British Dictionary definitions for head on

head-on

adverb, adjective

with the front or fronts foremost a head-on collision
with directness or without compromise in his usual head-on fashion

Idioms and Phrases with head on

head on
1

With the face or front first, as in The two bicycles collided head on. [Early 1800s]

2

In direct conflict, in open opposition, as in They decided to meet the opposition head on.