face down

idiom verb adverb adjective

The term "face down" can describe a physical position or a figurative confrontation.

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Definition

A2Physical Position

(common)With the front or top surface pointing downward.

Example

She lay face down on the grass.
Place the document face down on the scanner.

B2Confrontation

(idiomatic)To confront someone or something with determination.

Example

He managed to face down his fears.
The team faced down their opponents with confidence.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "face down":

lay down upside down flat on one's back on one's back lie down lie back duck down face to face lay back look down back down en face flip over get down thumb down face card fall down man down on all fours prone out lay over belly up in your face slap down all fours turn upside down get down on lay on assume the position bend over make down on the floor flip dog