Heads-Up
An advance notice about something another person may need to know or prepare for.
Plain English
A quick warning or useful early notice.
In context
A heads-up reduces surprise and may be informational or request preparation depending on the message.
Example
“Heads-up the staging environment will restart at two o'clock.”
When you'll hear this
- handoffs
- release coordination
- schedule changes
Common misunderstanding
A heads-up is not a substitute for explicit approval when approval is required.
Also known as
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Updated: 2026-08-27
