Meaning of the word face-off in English
What does face-off mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
face-off
US /ˈfeɪs.ɔːf/
UK /ˈfeɪs.ɒf/
Noun
1.
a confrontation or dispute between two opposing parties
Example:
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The two political rivals are set for a televised face-off.
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The legal face-off between the companies lasted for years.
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2.
the method of starting play in ice hockey, in which the puck is dropped between two opposing players
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The referee dropped the puck for the opening face-off.
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He won the face-off and passed the puck to his teammate.