headhunt

[hed-huhnt]

noun

1. a headhunting expedition.

   The men left the village to go on a headhunt.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in headhunting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of headhunt¹

head + hunt

Example Sentences

After extensive research, they decided to headhunt a grower called Brady Green.

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Boehly's pursuit of success has involved an aggressive headhunt of Brighton's best staff and their players.

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It said it recognised that China had "tried to headhunt British and allied nationals in key positions and with sensitive knowledge and experience, including from government, military, industry and wider society".

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"Chinese recruitment schemes have tried to headhunt British and allied nationals in key positions and with sensitive knowledge and experience," the government said.

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"The government recognises that Chinese recruitment schemes have tried to headhunt British and allied nationals in key positions and with sensitive knowledge and experience," the government said responding to a parliamentary report which found its approach to the threat posed by China was inadequate.

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