In relation to; compared with. / Opposite; across from; set so as to be facing.

(historical) A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other. / A sofa with seats for two people, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides.

face-to-face / (numismatics, of a coin) having two portraits facing each other

face to face (with another) / (archaic) In a position facing a specified or implied subject.