Meaning of the word "face away from" in English

What does "face away from" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

face away from

US /feɪs əˈweɪ frʌm/
UK /feɪs əˈweɪ frɒm/
"face away from" picture

Phrasal Verb

to have one's body or front turned in the opposite direction of someone or something

Example:
She decided to face away from the window to avoid the bright sunlight.
The chairs were arranged to face away from the stage.