To be oriented towards a specific direction, often implying a clear view or exposure to that direction, such as a building that faces the sea or a window facing the garden.

To confront or encounter a situation or reality directly, particularly one that is significant or challenging, such as facing a crisis or difficulties.

To be positioned in relation to something else in a way that suggests an interactive or reciprocal relationship, like two parties facing each other or being in proximity to a critical event or landmark.