heads-up

adjective

\ ˈhedz-ˈəp

Definition of heads-up

(Entry 1 of 3)

: alert, resourceful heads-up football

heads-up

noun

Definition of heads-up (Entry 2 of 3)

: a message that alerts or prepares : warning gave him a heads-up that an investigation was pending

heads up

interjection

Definition of heads up (Entry 3 of 3)

—used as a warning to look out for danger especially overhead or to clear a passageway

while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm

the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy

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heads-up

adjective

(Entry 1 of 3)

US, informal : showing that you are very aware of what is happening around you

heads-up

noun

English Language Learners Definition of heads-up (Entry 2 of 3)

US, informal : a message that tells or warns someone about something that is going to happen

heads up

interjection

English Language Learners Definition of heads up (Entry 3 of 3)

US, informal —used to tell someone to look up because of possible danger