Face off
verb
To compete or fight against someone.
The two best teams will face off in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- face off against
- face off in a game
noun
A direct confrontation or competition between two people or groups.
The face off between the two political candidates was watched by millions.
Often appears as...
- a face off between
- a dramatic face off
verb
In hockey, to start or resume a game by dropping the puck between two opposing players who are facing each other.
The game will face off at 7 pm.
Often appears as...
- face off at center ice
- face off in the circle
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In hockey, the act of starting or resuming play by dropping the puck between two opposing players.
He won the face off and passed the puck to his teammate.
Often appears as...
- win the face off
- lose the face off
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To compete or fight against someone.
The two best teams will face off in the championship game.
Often appears as...
- face off against
- face off in a game
noun
A direct confrontation or competition between two people or groups.
The face off between the two political candidates was watched by millions.
Often appears as...
- a face off between
- a dramatic face off
verb
In hockey, to start or resume a game by dropping the puck between two opposing players who are facing each other.
The game will face off at 7 pm.
Often appears as...
- face off at center ice
- face off in the circle
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In hockey, the act of starting or resuming play by dropping the puck between two opposing players.
He won the face off and passed the puck to his teammate.
Often appears as...
- win the face off
- lose the face off
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Opposition Focus
Use 'face off' to highlight the confrontational aspect of a competition or debate.
The lawyers will face off in a heated court battle tomorrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation Buildup
'Face off' can be used to create suspense about an upcoming encounter.
Everyone is waiting to see the two celebrities face off on live TV.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't always mean physical confrontation; it can be used metaphorically.
The software giants will face off for market dominance this year.
Pro Tip 1/3Opposition Focus
Use 'face off' to highlight the confrontational aspect of a competition or debate.
The lawyers will face off in a heated court battle tomorrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation Buildup
'Face off' can be used to create suspense about an upcoming encounter.
Everyone is waiting to see the two celebrities face off on live TV.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't always mean physical confrontation; it can be used metaphorically.
The software giants will face off for market dominance this year.
Pro Tip 1/3Opposition Focus
Use 'face off' to highlight the confrontational aspect of a competition or debate.
The lawyers will face off in a heated court battle tomorrow.
Pro Tip 2/3Anticipation Buildup
'Face off' can be used to create suspense about an upcoming encounter.
Everyone is waiting to see the two celebrities face off on live TV.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't always mean physical confrontation; it can be used metaphorically.
The software giants will face off for market dominance this year.
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