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Definition of head-on adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

head-on

adverb
 
/ˌhed ˈɒn/
 
/ˌhed ˈɑːn/
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  1. in such a way that the front part of one vehicle hits the front part of another vehicle or thing
    • The cars crashed head-on.
    • We hit the tree head-on.
  2. by expressing strong views and dealing with something in a direct way
    • to tackle a problem head-on (= without trying to avoid it)
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