expression, ichidan verb
meet; see each other; come face to face
General expression for meeting someone in person, often with a nuance of encountering them directly or after some time.
久しぶりに彼と顔を合わせた。
I met him for the first time in a while.
明日の会議で初めて顔を合わせる。
We'll meet for the first time at tomorrow's meeting.
expression, ichidan verb
Used when actors, performers, or public figures appear together in a show, film, or event.
あの二人は何度もドラマで顔を合わせている。
Those two have co-starred in dramas many times.
expression, ichidan verb
face against; be matched against
Used in sports, competitions, or confrontations when opponents are set to face each other.
決勝で強豪チームと顔を合わせることになった。
We ended up facing a strong team in the finals.