face-to-face

adverb or adjective

1
: within each other's sight or presence
met and talked face-to-face
a face-to-face consultation
2
: in or into direct contact or confrontation
came face-to-face with the problem

Examples of face-to-face in a Sentence

I won't believe that accusation until I meet with him face-to-face and ask him myself came face-to-face with her lifelong fear of flying even before the plane left the runway
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Yoon has repeatedly ignored requests by authorities to appear for face-to-face questioning. Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024 Gi-hun and the Recruiter then come face-to-face when the latter is caught snooping around the former’s hotel room. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024 Custom space that amplifies the emotional and psychological benefits of face-to-face connection nurtures community and fosters collaboration unachievable in the virtual realm. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 We’re focused on expanding our product categories, reaching new audiences and doing more in-person activations to connect with customers face-to-face. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for face-to-face 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of face-to-face was in the 14th century

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“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face-to-face. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

face-to-face

adverb or adjective
ˌfās-tə-ˈfās
1
: within each other's close presence
met face-to-face
2
: in or into direct contact or confrontation
face-to-face with a crisis

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