Face up/down
adverb
When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing upwards.
The cards are dealt face up on the table.
Often appears as...
- lay face up
- turn face up
adverb
When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing downwards.
He fell asleep on the sofa with his face down.
Often appears as...
- lay face down
- turn face down
adverb
To face or confront something directly or openly.
We need to face up to the fact that we need help.
Often appears as...
- face up to facts
- face up to problems
adverb
To not face or avoid something directly or openly.
She can no longer face down her fears.
Often appears as...
- face down fears
- face down problems
adverb
When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing upwards.
The cards are dealt face up on the table.
Often appears as...
- lay face up
- turn face up
adverb
When an object is positioned with the front or top part pointing downwards.
He fell asleep on the sofa with his face down.
Often appears as...
- lay face down
- turn face down
adverb
To face or confront something directly or openly.
We need to face up to the fact that we need help.
Often appears as...
- face up to facts
- face up to problems
adverb
To not face or avoid something directly or openly.
She can no longer face down her fears.
Often appears as...
- face down fears
- face down problems
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Visually Oriented
Used when referring to objects' positions in a way that is visible and clear to observers.
He laid the photographs face up to show the audience.
Pro Tip 2/2Game Context
Common in card games or other tabletop games to describe how pieces or cards should be positioned.
Place all the puzzle pieces face up before starting.
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