to face, to confront, to tackle
1. To come face to face with someone or something; to confront
She decided to face her fears.
Ela decidiu enfrentar seus medos.
2. To deal with or handle a difficult situation or problem
We need to tackle this challenge head-on.
Precisamos enfrentar este desafio de frente.
3. To oppose or resist someone in competition or conflict
The team will face their rivals next week.
O time vai enfrentar seus rivais na próxima semana.
4. To stand up to or defy someone or something
He was brave enough to stand up to authority.
Ele foi corajoso o suficiente para enfrentar a autoridade.
NYC Slang
to step up to, to go head-to-head with, to handle
Related Idioms & Phrases
enfrentar de peito aberto - to face something with courage
enfrentar a música - to face the consequences
enfrentar o desafio - to rise to the challenge
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