Face-off Definition

fāsôf, -ŏf
face-off
noun
The act of starting or resuming play when the referee drops the puck between two opposing players.
Webster's New World
A confrontation of persons or groups in opposition.
Webster's New World
Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
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verb

(intransitive) To confront (each other).

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Other Word Forms of Face-off

Noun

Singular:
face-off
Plural:
face-offs

Origin of Face-off

  • 1889, face +‎ off.

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Face-off Sentence Examples

  • Instead of preparing to face off the vamp, she floated upwards.

  • It's a volatile time, and you'll face off against both the samurai and legendary ninja.

  • When the two face off the screen almost pulsates with the pure energy of their combined presence.

  • The most famous one of these includes a woman falling on her face off a platform after trying to cheat at a grape stomping competition.

  • The winner can face off against a new player or you can choose two new numbers to continue.

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