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face-to-face

[ feys-tuh-feys ]
/ ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /

adjective

with the fronts or faces toward each other, especially when close together.
involving close contact or direct opposition: a face-to-face confrontation of adversaries.
noting, relating to, or promoting interaction that takes place in person, as opposed to online interaction or electronic communications: face-to-face classrooms. Abbreviation: f2f, F2F

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Nearby words

  1. face-nail,
  2. face-off,
  3. face-plant,
  4. face-saver,
  5. face-saving,
  6. facebar,
  7. facebook,
  8. facecloth,
  9. faced,
  10. facedown

Origin of face-to-face

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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