face-to-face (B1)
adverb, adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/
Definition
In direct physical proximity; meeting or speaking directly with someone, not through a screen or phone.
Examples
It's always better to resolve conflicts face-to-face.
We had a face-to-face conversation about our future plans.
After months of online communication, they finally met face-to-face.
How to Use face-to-face
- face-to-face meeting (collocation)
- A meeting where people are physically present with each other. — "The team scheduled a face-to-face meeting to brainstorm new ideas."
- face-to-face interaction (collocation)
- Direct personal contact and communication between people. — "Face-to-face interaction is crucial for building trust."
- face-to-face conversation (collocation)
- A discussion held directly between two or more people. — "They had a face-to-face conversation to clear up misunderstandings."
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