Face down
adverb
With the front or face downward.
He fell face down on the bed.
Often appears as...
- lie face down
- fall face down
verb
Confront and deal with someone or something courageously or directly.
She faced down her critics.
Often appears as...
- face down challenges
- face down enemies
adverb
With the front or face downward.
He fell face down on the bed.
Often appears as...
- lie face down
- fall face down
verb
Confront and deal with someone or something courageously or directly.
She faced down her critics.
Often appears as...
- face down challenges
- face down enemies
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Position
Usually describes someone or something's position in a literal, physical sense on the ground or surface.
The cards were laid face down on the table.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Suggestiveness
Can imply vulnerability, defeat, or relaxation depending on the context it's used in.
After hearing the news, she laid face down, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 3/3Hide or Conceal
Used when something should not be seen, to keep it hidden or to create suspense.
Place the envelope face down; we'll reveal the winner later.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Position
Usually describes someone or something's position in a literal, physical sense on the ground or surface.
The cards were laid face down on the table.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Suggestiveness
Can imply vulnerability, defeat, or relaxation depending on the context it's used in.
After hearing the news, she laid face down, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 3/3Hide or Conceal
Used when something should not be seen, to keep it hidden or to create suspense.
Place the envelope face down; we'll reveal the winner later.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Position
Usually describes someone or something's position in a literal, physical sense on the ground or surface.
The cards were laid face down on the table.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Suggestiveness
Can imply vulnerability, defeat, or relaxation depending on the context it's used in.
After hearing the news, she laid face down, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 3/3Hide or Conceal
Used when something should not be seen, to keep it hidden or to create suspense.
Place the envelope face down; we'll reveal the winner later.
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