face-off
nounUK /ˈfeɪs ɒf/
US /ˈfeɪs ɔːf/
A face-off is when two people or teams start a game by meeting each other.
The two hockey players stood ready for the face-off.
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2. A direct argument or fight between two people or groups.
The debate turned into a face-off between the two leaders.
3. In sports like hockey, the act of dropping the puck between two players to begin play.
He won the face-off and passed the puck to his teammate.
4. A meeting where two sides compete to see who is better.
It was a face-off between the two best singers in the school.