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

Nearby words

face-nail, face-off, face-plant, face-saver, face-saving, face-to-face, facebar, facebook, facecloth, faced, facedown

Origin of face-to-face

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50