headlong
gb/hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/ us/hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7200
meggondolatlanul, ész nélkül, elhamarkodott, eszeveszett, meggondolatlan, fejjel előre, orral előre
B2
1
ész nélkül
B1
Vzorec užití:
to rush headlong into [something]
They rushed headlong into expansion without researching the market.
Minden piackutatás nélkül, meggondolatlanul vágtak bele a terjeszkedésbe.
The government seems to be moving headlong into a policy it may regret.
Úgy tűnik, a kormány meggondolatlanul rohan bele egy olyan politikai irányvonalba, amelyet később megbánhat.
He dove headlong into the project, ignoring all the warnings.
Investors went headlong into the deal, blinded by the promise of quick profits.
She fell headlong into a new relationship only weeks after the breakup.
Učební příklady
Do not go headlong into a big loan.
Ne vegyél fel meggondolatlanul nagy hitelt.
He ran headlong into a new job without asking any questions.
Kérdések nélkül, meggondolatlanul ugrott bele az új állásba.
The company moved headlong into the foreign market.
She jumped headlong into the plan because she was excited.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'headlong' just means 'head first'. In this meaning, it focuses on fast and careless action, often in abstract situations like projects, relationships, or decisions. Also, learners may confuse it with 'headstrong', which means stubborn, not fast or careless.
Význam
with reckless speed or haste
Kolokace
rush headlong into
|go headlong into
|charge headlong into
|headlong into marriage
|headlong into danger
|headlong into debt
Synonyma
recklessly (Stronger focus on ignoring danger, not just speed.)
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hurriedly (Emphasizes speed but not always lack of thought.)
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impulsively (Focuses more on acting on emotion than on speed.)
Antonyma
cautiously (Emphasizes acting slowly and carefully, considering risks.)
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deliberately (Highlights slow, thoughtful action instead of rushed action.)
Témata
risk
|decision-making
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very fast and without thinking carefully first.
In a way that is very fast and careless, without thinking enough about the possible results.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a headlong [rush/change/decision] into [something]
There was a headlong rush to buy the company's shares after the announcement.
A bejelentés után eszeveszett roham indult a cég részvényeinek megvásárlására.
Critics warned against a headlong plunge into deregulation.
A kritikusok óva intettek a deregulációba való elhamarkodott belevágástól.
The reforms led to a headlong change in the structure of the industry.
His headlong decision to quit school surprised everyone.
The country’s headlong retreat from earlier promises damaged its reputation.
Učební příklady
It was a headlong rush to finish the work.
Eszeveszett rohanás volt, hogy elkészüljenek a munkával.
Their headlong decision caused many problems later.
Elhamarkodott döntésük később sok problémát okozott.
We must avoid a headlong move into this new market.
The team made a headlong change without a clear plan.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'headlong' before every fast action. It usually describes a strong, often negative kind of speed, especially in big changes or risky plans, not simple things like 'a headlong walk to school'.
Význam
very fast and without thought
Kolokace
headlong rush
|headlong flight
|headlong decision
|headlong dash
|headlong plunge into
|headlong retreat
Synonyma
rash (Strong focus on poor judgment; less on speed itself.)
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hasty (Common everyday word; can be slightly less negative.)
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precipitate (More formal and often used in written English.)
Antonyma
measured (Describes actions that are careful, controlled, and not rushed.)
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considered (Highlights that the decision or action is taken after thought.)
Témata
risk
|decision-making
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very quick and not careful, usually a decision, change, or action.
Describing an action or process that is extremely fast and careless, without enough consideration of the consequences.
B1
3
fejjel előre
A2
Vzorec užití:
to fall headlong down [a place]
He tripped on the rug and fell headlong down the stairs.
Megbotlott a szőnyegben, és fejjel előre lezuhant a lépcsőn.
The player was pushed and went headlong into the advertising boards.
A játékost meglökték, és fejjel előre nekicsapódott a reklámtábláknak.
She slipped on the ice and slid headlong towards the road.
The child ran too fast and went headlong over the low wall.
The cyclist flew headlong over the handlebars after hitting the curb.
Učební příklady
He fell headlong down the hill.
Fejjel előre gurult le a domboldalon.
The boy ran and went headlong into the sand.
A fiú futás közben fejjel előre beleesett a homokba.
She slipped and went headlong to the floor.
The man flew headlong over the table.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'headlong' instead of 'headfirst' in all cases. 'Headlong' often suggests a sudden or uncontrolled movement, especially in falls, while 'headfirst' can also describe careful or intentional movement (for example, diving into a pool).
Význam
with the head first in movement
Kolokace
fall headlong
|tumble headlong
|pitch headlong
|headlong down the stairs
|headlong to the ground
|headlong off the edge
Synonyma
headfirst (The usual everyday term; does not always suggest lack of control.)
Antonyma
feetfirst (Describes the opposite body position when falling or jumping.)
Témata
movement
|safety
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definice
With your head going first when you fall or move forward.
With the head leading the body in a fall or forward movement, often in a sudden or uncontrolled way.
B1
4
fejjel előre
A2
orral előre
A2
Vzorec užití:
a headlong [fall/plunge/tumble] down [something]
He took a headlong fall when his foot caught on the cable.
Fejjel előre esett el, amikor beleakadt a lába a kábelbe.
The car went into a headlong plunge down the embankment.
Az autó orral előre lezuhant a töltésoldalon.
One mistake sent her into a headlong tumble across the stage.
The skier’s headlong slide ended in the safety net.
The protesters were pushed back in a headlong rush from the gate.
Učební příklady
The man’s headlong fall scared everyone.
Mindenkit megijesztett, hogy a férfi fejjel előre esett el.
She tried to stop his headlong plunge down the hill.
Megpróbálta megállítani a férfit, ahogy fejjel előre zuhant le a domboldalon.
He broke his arm in a headlong tumble on the ice.
A headlong dive into the pool can be dangerous.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not see a difference between this physical meaning and the more abstract, 'reckless' meaning. When it describes a physical fall or movement, there is usually a clear body action like 'fall', 'plunge', or 'tumble' nearby.
Význam
head-first and uncontrolled in motion
Kolokace
headlong fall
|headlong plunge
|headlong tumble
|headlong dive
|headlong slide
|headlong crash
Synonyma
headfirst (Can describe both controlled and uncontrolled motion; 'headlong' usually feels more dramatic.)
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uncontrolled (Focuses on lack of control, without specifying body position.)
Antonyma
controlled (Suggests that the movement is managed and safe, not wild or sudden.)
Témata
movement
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Moving or falling with the head first and not in control.
Describing a fall or movement that is head first and fast, often sudden and out of control.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
headlong
IPA
GB/hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/
US/hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
head - long (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (head)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: headlong
Příbuzná slova
Related words
headfirst
adverb
Výrazy
fall headlong
1/fˈɔl hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/
fixed phrase
fall with your head first
To fall with your head going first, usually suddenly and not in control.
Příklady
- He missed a step and fell headlong down the stairs.
- The child tripped and fell headlong onto the grass.
- She stumbled on the curb and fell headlong into the street.
go headlong into
1/ɡˈoʊ hˈɛdlˌɔŋ ˈɪntu/
idiom
proceed into something too fast
To move forward with a plan, activity, or situation very quickly and without enough care or thinking.
Příklady
- They went headlong into the deal without reading the contract.
- Don’t go headlong into a job change just because you’re bored.
- The city went headlong into building new roads without considering public transport.
headlong rush
1/hˈɛdlˌɔŋ ɹˈʌʃ/
fixed phrase
very fast, careless rush
A very fast and careless movement or process toward something, often without thinking about the results.
Příklady
- There has been a headlong rush to adopt new technology.
- The headlong rush for profits led the company to take big risks.
- We need to slow this headlong rush into automation.
plunge headlong into
1/plˈʌnd͡ʒ hˈɛdlˌɔŋ ˈɪntu/
idiom
enter something suddenly and fully
To suddenly and fully enter an activity, situation, or emotion, without thinking carefully first.
Příklady
- After losing his job, he plunged headlong into a new business idea.
- The country plunged headlong into economic crisis.
- She plunged headlong into her studies to forget her worries.
rush headlong into
1/ɹˈʌʃ hˈɛdlˌɔŋ ˈɪntu/
idiom
start something too fast, without thought
To begin doing something very quickly and without thinking carefully about the problems or results.
Příklady
- We shouldn’t rush headlong into another big project without planning.
- Many couples rush headlong into marriage and later regret it.
- The company rushed headlong into expansion and soon ran out of money.
tumble headlong
1/tˈʌmbəl hˈɛdlˌɔŋ/
fixed phrase
roll or fall head-first
To roll or fall forward with your head going first, in a fast and uncontrolled way.
Příklady
- The suitcase hit his legs and he tumbled headlong onto the platform.
- She slipped on the wet grass and tumbled headlong down the hill.
- The player tumbled headlong after being pushed from behind.