Phrase guide

face time

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Time spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Time spent visibly at one's workplace to satisfy expectations about one's working hours, even if this is unneeded or unproductive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The time during which the presenter's head is shown on screen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: broadcasting, media

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4

noun

Meaning 4

work time spent at the location of or in the presence of other people

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • instead of working on the problem at home he devoted face time to it at the office

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Broader terms: work time

History

Etymology

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