Face-off

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ˈfeɪsˌɑf/

Noun

face-off

1. a confrontation or argument between two people or groups

   • It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the president and congress.

2. (Hockey) the start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee