Definition

Noun: 1. Time spent physically present with others, especially in a work or professional context: Refers to the period when one is at a workplace or in the physical presence of colleagues, clients, or supervisors, as opposed to working remotely. It emphasizes direct, in-person interaction. 2. (Informal) Time spent in direct, personal interaction with someone: Can refer more generally to the act of being seen and interacting with someone face-to-face.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new manager believes in the importance of face time at the office to build team cohesion.
  • Even in the age of video calls, some clients still expect a certain amount of face time.
  • He realized he needed more face time with the project's stakeholders to gain their support.

Advanced Usage

• "To get/put in face time": To make an effort to be physically present, often to be seen by superiors or to maintain visibility.
  • She made sure to put in face time at the headquarters during the merger discussions.
• The term is often used in discussions about workplace culture, remote work policies, and management styles, contrasting with terms like "remote work" or "telecommuting."

Variants and Related Words

• Face-to-face (adj/adv): Involving direct personal contact or meeting.
  • We need to have a face-to-face meeting to resolve this.
• (Note: "FaceTime" with a capital 'F' and no space is a proprietary noun referring to Apple Inc.'s video calling service. It is a related but distinct term from the general concept of "face time.")

Synonyms

• In-person time: Time spent with physical presence.
• Physical presence: The state of being bodily present in a location.
• Office hours: Designated time spent at one's place of work (a more specific, scheduled form of face time).

Antonyms

• Remote work: Work done from a location other than a central office.
• Telecommuting: Working from home or a remote location using technology.
• Absence: The state of being away or not present.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Management by walking around": A style where managers spend time in the work areas to interact with employees, which is a form of structured face time.
  • The CEO practices management by walking around to stay connected with staff.

Noun

1. work time spent at the location of or in the presence of other people
   • instead of working on the problem at home he devoted face time to it at the office