face off

Meanings

• noun

  A confrontation between two individuals, teams, or sides, especially in a competitive or challenging situation.

  - "The two hockey teams faced off against each other for the puck drop."
  - "The politicians faced off in a heated debate during the presidential campaign."

• verb

  To come face to face with someone or something.

  - "The hikers faced off a bear in the forest."
  - "The suspect faced off the police during a standoff."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with face off
chase off , race off , space off

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Variants

List of all variants of face off that leads to same result
face-off , face-offs , face off , faced off , faces off , facing off

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Etymology

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The term 'face off' originated in hockey, where it refers to the beginning of a period or game when both teams line up along the center line and wait for the puck to be dropped.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'face off' is also used in other sports, such as lacrosse and field hockey.

2. In the 1983 movie 'WarGames', the computer WOPR mistakes the term 'face off' for 'face to face', leading to a near-nuclear disaster.

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Related Concepts

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1. standoff: A situation where two opposing sides refuse to back down, leading to a stalemate.

2. showdown: A climactic confrontation or decisive moment in a story or situation.

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Culture

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In popular culture, 'face off' is often used to describe intense confrontations or competitions, such as sports matches or political debates. It has also been used as the title of various films and TV shows.

How to Memorize "face off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a confrontation between two individuals or teams. Imagine the tension and intensity of the situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'face off' with intense confrontations or competitions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Face Off Fights Fairly' to remember the definition of 'face off' as a confrontation or competition.

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