IPA: /ˈdɛdˌhɛd/
KK: /ˈdɛdˌhɛd/
adverb
Definition: In a state of being empty, especially referring to a vehicle that is not carrying any passengers or cargo.
Example: The bus returned to the station deadhead after dropping off all the passengers.
intransitive verb
Definition: To travel without carrying passengers or cargo, often used in the context of transportation services.
Example: The airline had to deadhead the plane back to the airport after dropping off the passengers.
noun
Definition: A person who uses a free ticket to enter an event or travel without paying, or a vehicle that travels without carrying passengers or cargo.
Example: He managed to deadhead into the concert using a free pass.
transitive verb
Definition: To remove dead flowers from a plant or to operate a vehicle without carrying passengers or cargo.
Example: She decided to deadhead the roses to encourage new blooms.