square off

verb

squared off; squaring off; squares off

intransitive verb

: to take a fighting stance : prepare to fight

also : fight

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday at 7:30 p.m. —

Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 Two of the biggest brands in the sport will square off in the CFP championship game Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. —

Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 With these teams squaring off for the first time since Wild captain Jared Spurgeon was injured by a hit from behind on New Years’ Eve, it was widely expected that Predators forward Zach L’Heureux would face payback. —

Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2025 The two teams will square off on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for square off