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to face off
01
start a game by a face-off
02
to fight, argue, etc. with someone or to get ready for doing so
Example
In the final bout of the evening, two seasoned wrestlers faced off in a thrilling display of athleticism.
In the tournament's penultimate round, the two top-ranked players faced off in a thrilling match.
The left-handed batter faced off against the right-handed pitcher in a tense moment during the baseball game.
The excitement in the stadium was palpable as the two rival teams prepared to face off in the highly anticipated football match.