face to face
The term "face to face" often describes direct, personal interactions where individuals are physically present and engaging with each other.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Involving direct personal interaction or communication between individuals.
Example
- We need to discuss this face to face to avoid misunderstandings.
B2Meeting
(business, formal)A meeting or conversation where people are physically present in the same place.
Example
- The board members had their first face-to-face meeting last week.
B2Confrontation
(informal)Encountering someone or something directly, often in a challenging or confrontational manner.
Example
- She came face to face with her biggest fear.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "face to face":
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