left face

¹ American  

interjection

1. (used as a military command to perform a left-face.)

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left-face ² American  

[left-feys] / ˈlɛftˈfeɪs /

noun

1. a 90° turn to the left, especially as a marching command.

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verb (used without object)

left-faced, left-facing

1. to execute a left-face.

Etymology

Origin of left-face

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Marine Corps insignia, was left face down, partially under Mogen’s body and the comforter, the new court filing detailed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Many migrants currently living in Mexico, especially those trying to arrive to the U.S., the very country I so easily left, face an entirely different experience.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2020

In the print ad, she looks directly into the camera with a lower left face almost completely collapsed, the scars from her multiple skin grafts alternately pulling and bulging.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2019

Those who go long and left face a treacherous chip.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2012

“Because French doors are nice,” the left face mused “Lots of natural light.”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan