face-off

[US]/[ˈfeɪsɒf]/
[UK]/[ˈfeɪsɔːf]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a confrontation or showdown, especially in sports; a preliminary contest between two players or teams before a larger game or competition
v.to confront or compete with someone directly; to engage in a face-to-face confrontation

Phrases & Collocations

face-offs

face-off match

a face-off

face-off against

face-off showdown

face-off game

face-off event

face-off situation

face-off time

Example Sentences

the two teams had a tense face-off in the championship game.

the presidential candidates engaged in a heated face-off during the debate.

it was a classic face-off between the veteran and the rising star.

the company anticipated a face-off with the competitor over market share.

the lawyers prepared for a legal face-off in court.

the two chess players were locked in a strategic face-off.

the programming teams had a coding face-off to solve the challenge.

the restaurant prepared for a face-off with the new restaurant opening nearby.

the boxer trained hard for the upcoming face-off with the champion.

the debate moderator set the stage for a face-off between the candidates.

it was a nail-biting face-off that went down to the wire.

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