face off

Meaning

Noun

1. The starting point in a match of ice hockey, where two players face each other to snatch the puck.
2. A face-to-face confrontation, especially a bitter one.

Verb

To confront (each other).

Synonyms

bully off

commence

embark

embark on

face-off

get going

get started

go

inaugurate

initiate

introduce

launch

lead off

open

open up

originate

precede

preface

set in motion

start

start out

start up

take up

begin

strike up