face time
See also: facetime
English
Noun
- Time spent in visual communication with another party (as opposed to communication over the phone, via e-mail, instant messaging, etc.).
- 1979, in Proceedings of the Illinois Mining Institute, Volume 87:[1]
- page 128: TF = 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 […]
- 1979, in Proceedings of the Illinois Mining Institute, Volume 87:[1]
- Time spent visibly at one's workplace to satisfy expectations about one's working hours, even if this is unneeded or unproductive.