face-to-face adjective 1adverb 3noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •In one another's presence.The complexity of having so many organisations involved, and the deep integration required, has undoubtedly tested the interpersonal skills of project leaders who have had little face-to-face contact. — 2021 adverb3 •In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.He sounds intimidating over the phone, but if you meet him face to face you will find he is a friendly enough fellow. •While physically present.I came face-to-face with her on the battlefield recently. Resistance vs. Roekaar. My favorite mother looked at me with the kindness and empathy that I remembered… then she shot me. — 2017 •Closely encountering (a thing or situation).Finally, there I was, face to face with death.We came face to face with the situation. noun1 •A meeting, especially a meeting between two people conducted in person as opposed to a meeting conducted at a distance through technology."If you want to have a face-to-face with Charlie?" I asked W.R., "Why invite the rest of us?" — 2001 formsface-to-faces
