face-to-face — in person; directly meeting someone without any intermediary
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in person; directly meeting someone without any intermediary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/
Example Sentences
- After 100 video calls, they finally decided to meet face-to-face, only to realize they both forgot how to make eye contact.
- The job interview will be conducted face-to-face at our headquarters.
- Nothing beats a face-to-face apology when you've eaten your roommate's leftover pizza.
face-to-face
ADVERB[/ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/]
in person; directly meeting someone without any intermediary
in person; directly meeting someone without any intermediary
After the long race through space, finally meeting face-to-face!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Face-to-face originated from a literal description of two people's faces meeting directly opposite each other. The expression evolved to denote in-person, direct interaction or communication as opposed to remote or indirect contact.
Breakdown
face (front of the head) + to (preposition indicating proximity or direction) + face (front of the head) = meeting directly with faces aligned toward each other.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After 100 video calls, they finally decided to meet face-to-face, only to realize they both forgot how to make eye contact.”
“The job interview will be conducted face-to-face at our headquarters.”
“Nothing beats a face-to-face apology when you've eaten your roommate's leftover pizza.”
“Students prefer face-to-face classes over online lectures for better interaction.”
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