facing

A noun referring to a covering or lining applied to the surface of something, such as a garment, building, or structure, for protection, ornamentation, or strengthening.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее покрытие или облицовку, нанесённую на поверхность чего-либо (например, одежды, здания или конструкции) для защиты, украшения или укрепления.esSustantivo que designa una capa o revestimiento aplicado sobre la superficie de algo (como una prenda, un edificio o una estructura) para protegerlo, decorarlo o reforzarlo.frRevêtement ou parement appliqué sur une surface (vêtement, bâtiment, construction) pour la protéger, la décorer ou la renforcer ; également le fait de faire face à quelque chose.deSubstantiv, das eine Schicht oder Verkleidung bezeichnet, die auf die Oberfläche von etwas (z. B. Kleidung, einem Gebäude oder einer Konstruktion) aufgebracht wird, um zu schützen, zu verzieren oder zu verstärken.ptSubstantivo que designa o revestimento ou a camada aplicada sobre a superfície de algo (como uma roupa, um edifício ou uma estrutura) para protegê-la, decorá-la ou reforçá-la. Também pode se referir ao material usado nesse revestimento ou ao ato de aplicar essa camada.zh名词，指覆盖或贴附在物体表面（如衣物、建筑或结构）上的材料层，用于保护、装饰或加固。arاسم يدل على الطبقة أو الغطاء الذي يُوضع على سطح شيء ما (كالثوب أو البناء أو المنشأ) للحماية أو الزينة أو التقوية، وكذلك قد يعني الواجهة أو الجهة المقابلة.

1. Garment edge lining B2 formal

   A piece of fabric sewn along the edge of a garment, such as a collar or cuff, for decoration or to make it stronger.

   • The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
   • She added a contrasting facing to the cuffs for a unique look.
   • The tailor reinforced the buttonholes with a sturdy facing.

   ruПодкладкаesVistafrParement (couture)deBesatzptViészh贴边arحاشية الثوب

2. Building cladding B2 formal technical

   An outer layer of material applied to a building's surface for decoration or protection.

   • The building's stone facing gives it a classic appearance.
   • They used brick facing to cover the concrete structure.
   • The modern office tower has a glass facing.

   ruОблицовкаesRevestimiento de fachadafrParementdeFassadenverkleidungptRevestimento de fachadazh外立面覆盖层arتكسية المباني

   Synonyms: claddingcoveringfacaderevetmentsheathingsidingskinsurfacingveneer

3. Protective outer layer B2 formal technical

   A covering that shields the outside of a structure from weather or damage.

   • The wooden house has a metal facing to protect against rain.
   • The wall's facing is made of weather-resistant panels.
   • They installed a new facing to improve the building's insulation.

   ruЗащитный внешний слойesRevestimiento protector exteriorfrRevêtement protecteur extérieurdeSchutzaußenschichtptRevestimento externo protetorzh保护性外层arطبقة خارجية واقية

   Synonyms: claddingcoatingcoveringsheathingsidingveneer

4. Surface application C1 formal technical

   The act of covering something with a layer of a different material.

   • The process of facing the countertop with marble took two days.
   • Facing the old fireplace with tiles gave it a fresh look.
   • The carpenter is facing the cabinet doors with oak veneer.

   ruОблицовкаesRevestimientofrPose d'un parementdeVerblendungptRevestimentozh贴面arتَكْسِيَة

   Synonyms: claddingcoatingcoveringoverlayplatingsheathingsurfacingveneer

• facings plural form
• facings' possessive plural form
• facing's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of confronting or dealing with a difficult situation, or positioning oneself towards something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по столкновению или решению сложной ситуации, или расположения себя по направлению к чему-либо.esVerbo que indica el acto de enfrentarse o lidiar con una situación difícil, o de estar orientado o dirigido hacia algo o alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire face à une situation difficile ou d'y faire face, ou le fait de se trouver orienté vers quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das bedeutet, sich einer schwierigen Situation zu stellen oder sie zu bewältigen, oder sich in eine bestimmte Richtung zu wenden bzw. jemandem oder etwas gegenüberzustehen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de encarar ou lidar com uma situação difícil, ou de estar voltado para determinada direção.zh动词，表示面对、遭遇或应对困难情况，或指朝向、转向某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مواجهة موقف صعب أو التعامل معه، أو التصدي لشيء ما، أو التوجّه نحو شيء بالنظر أو الوقوف قبالته.

1. To confront or deal with B1 formal

   To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.

   • She had to face her fears of public speaking.
   • The company is facing financial difficulties.
   • He faced the challenge with determination.

   ruСтолкнутьсяesEnfrentar o afrontarfrAffronterdeSich stellenptEnfrentarzh面对arواجه

   Synonyms: addressbraveconfrontencounterhandlemeetopposetacklewithstand

   Antonyms: avoiddodgeevadeshirksidestep

2. To be positioned towards A2 formal

   To have the front or face directed towards someone or something.

   • The house faces the ocean.
   • Please face the front of the room.
   • The two buildings face each other across the street.

   ruБыть обращённым кesestar orientado haciafrfaire face àdeZu etwas hingewandt seinptEstar voltado parazh朝向arأن يكون مواجهاً لـ

   Synonyms: frontlook out onoverlook

   Antonyms: avertbackturn away

3. To accept the truth B1 informal

   To accept that something is true and deal with it.

   • You need to face the fact that you made a mistake.
   • Let's face it, we're lost.
   • He finally faced the reality of the situation.

   ruПризнатьesAceptar la verdadfrfaire face à la véritédeIns Auge sehenptEncararzh面对arالاعتراف بالحقيقة

   Synonyms: acceptacknowledgeconfronthandle

• faced past participle
• faced past simple
• facing present participle
• faces third person singular

Phrasal variants: face offface up