face time

See also: facetime

English

Noun

face time (uncountable)

1. Time spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).
   • 1979, Proceedings of the Illinois Mining Institute‎^[1], volume 87:

     page 128: T_F = Face time in minutes = 480 — lunch — travel in time — travel out time
     page 131: Likewise, a critical I.E. analysis of travel time can show quickly whether or not there is any potential for increased face time from improved […]

2. Time spent visibly at one's workplace to satisfy expectations about one's working hours, even if this is unneeded or unproductive.

Related terms

• facemail