1
: moving or allowing movement in either direction
a two-way bridge
2
a
: involving or allowing an exchange between two individuals or groups
There must be good two-way communication …—
Jerrold Orne
Jerrold Orne
especially
: designed for both sending and receiving messages
two-way radio
b
: involving mutual responsibility or reciprocal relationships
… political alliance is a two-way thing …—Theodore H. White
Theodore H. White3
a
: involving two participants
a two-way race
b
sports
: playing on both the offensive and defensive squads of a team (as in American football)
Frost, a throwback to the era of two-way players, is the Cardinal's starting free safety and backup quarterback.—The New York Times
The New York Times
also
: playing both offense and defense well
a basketball forward who's a talented two-way player
4
: usable in either of two manners
a two-way lamp
5
: being a cock or valve that will connect a pipe or channel with either of two others
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Noah Gregor, who was with the Panthers in training camp on a professional tryout and signed a two-way deal ahead of the season, made his Florida debut on the fourth line with center Cole Schwindt and right wing Luke Kunin.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The two-way star made history just one night earlier, becoming the first player since 1906 to record four extra-base hits in a World Series game and reaching base nine times – tying a Series record.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Also added were separate two-way cycle tracks leading to BART entrances from Acton and Sacramento streets and two new bike lockers in the plaza, among other improvements.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The poll suggests Mamdani’s advantage narrows to seven points in a hypothetical two-way race against Cuomo if Sliwa were to exit.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The two-way star made history just one night earlier, becoming the first player since 1906 to record four extra-base hits in a World Series game and reaching base nine times – tying a Series record.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Also added were separate two-way cycle tracks leading to BART entrances from Acton and Sacramento streets and two new bike lockers in the plaza, among other improvements.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The poll suggests Mamdani’s advantage narrows to seven points in a hypothetical two-way race against Cuomo if Sliwa were to exit.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-way. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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